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2005 Mercedes E 1.8L Petrol · AL53 ALX

AL53 ALX

2005 Mercedes E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 130,985 miles. MOT valid until 09/12/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES E
Year / Origin
2005 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 09/12/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage
130,985 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/12/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/11/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1796cc

AL53 ALX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
  • 130,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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AL53 ALX Mileage History

  1. 29/11/2022121,158 mi
  2. 17/11/2023123,923 mi+2,765 mi
  3. 17/11/2023123,925 mi+2 mi
  4. 25/11/2024127,303 mi+3,378 mi
  5. 05/12/2025130,985 mi+3,682 mi

Average of roughly 3,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AL53 ALX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Sept 2026, 14:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes E (AL53 ALX) between November 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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