2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · AU55 DXD

The 2005 Mercedes‑Benz E has passed its most recent MOT on 11 October 2024 at 133 460 miles, with only minor cosmetic and wear‑related faults noted. The trend over the last two years has been largely stable: after a failure on 26 September 2024 that highlighted several suspension and brake hose issues, the vehicle returned to a pass with only slight discolouration of the front direction indicator and a perished dust cover on the off‑side front upper ball joint. No new major structural faults have emerged, suggesting that the vehicle’s maintenance pattern has not deteriorated. Mileage accumulation has been regular and within typical limits for a car of this age. From 39 502 miles in May 2013 to 133 460 miles in October 2024 the vehicle averaged roughly 6 355 miles per year, with annual increases of 8–10 k m after 2018. There are no large gaps or sudden spikes in mileage that would indicate periods of neglect or excessive use. The progression from 107 643 miles in June 2022 to 115 831 miles in July 2023 and then to 133 460 miles in October 2024 shows a steady, predictable use pattern. A prospective buyer should focus on the recurring faults that appear in the MOT history. Inspect the front suspension arm ball joints and their dust covers for wear and corrosion; the 2024‑09‑26 test flagged excessive wear on both lower arm ball joints and play on the off‑side undergraduate. Check the brake hoses for deterioration, particularly the rear hoses that have repeatedly shown corrosion and wear. Verify the condition of the steering rack inner joints, which were noted to have play in the 2020 test. Headlamp lenses and mirrors should be examined for clouding or mis‑aim; the vehicle has a history of cloudy headlamps and mis‑aimed beams. Tyre condition is also a concern: earlier tests recorded cuts that did not reach the ply, and the rear tyres were close to the legal limit in 2017. Finally, look for rust on the rear brake pipe, which has been flagged as corroded on multiple occasions. Addressing these wear points will help ensure continued roadworthiness and reduce the risk of future MOT failures.