2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · AV55 OLY
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 152,177 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 OLY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 152,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 OLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (AV55 OLY) between June 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes excessively corroded rear (1.2.1 (g))”; “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AV55 OLY Mileage History
- 30/06/200826,505 mi
- 27/06/200931,900 mi+5,395 mi
- 26/06/201037,245 mi+5,345 mi
- 02/07/201037,318 mi+73 mi
- 25/06/201142,972 mi+5,654 mi
- 23/06/201248,156 mi+5,184 mi
- 15/06/201354,242 mi+6,086 mi
- 22/06/201354,377 mi+135 mi
- 09/06/201459,474 mi+5,097 mi
- 10/06/201459,474 mi
- 22/08/201567,059 mi+7,585 mi
- 22/08/201676,438 mi+9,379 mi
- 23/08/201676,454 mi+16 mi
- 08/09/201786,321 mi+9,867 mi
- 03/10/201896,118 mi+9,797 mi
- 13/03/201998,258 mi+2,140 mi
- 18/03/2020112,849 mi+14,591 mi
- 11/03/2021122,494 mi+9,645 mi
- 25/02/2022129,940 mi+7,446 mi
- 20/02/2023137,693 mi+7,753 mi
- 28/02/2024145,174 mi+7,481 mi
- 11/11/2025152,135 mi+6,961 mi
- 28/01/2026152,177 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 7,149 miles per year across 23 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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