2005 Mercedes E 3.2L Diesel · AX05 ASU
2005 Mercedes E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 144,254 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX05 ASU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2025
- 144,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX05 ASU 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 (AX05 ASU) between October 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
AX05 ASU Mileage History
- 05/10/2022128,871 mi
- 07/10/2022128,874 mi+3 mi
- 30/01/2024138,882 mi+10,008 mi
- 07/02/2024138,884 mi+2 mi
- 10/01/2025144,254 mi+5,370 mi
Average of roughly 6,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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