2005 Mercedes E 1.8L Petrol · AP55 BYW
2005 Mercedes E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 202,353 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP55 BYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 202,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP55 BYW MOT History
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 (AP55 BYW) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
AP55 BYW Mileage History
- 21/07/2023188,194 mi
- 17/07/2024193,501 mi+5,307 mi
- 25/07/2024193,505 mi+4 mi
- 15/07/2025197,920 mi+4,415 mi
- 20/07/2026202,353 mi+4,433 mi
Average of roughly 4,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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