2005 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · BC55 SSC
2005 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 171,267 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC55 SSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 171,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC55 SSC 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 (BC55 SSC) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 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: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
BC55 SSC Mileage History
- 16/02/2023156,900 mi
- 29/02/2024162,917 mi+6,017 mi
- 17/02/2025167,167 mi+4,250 mi
- 19/02/2025167,170 mi+3 mi
- 27/02/2026171,267 mi+4,097 mi
Average of roughly 4,740 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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