2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · BD55 KTO
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29/12/2005. Recorded mileage 182,154 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
BD55 KTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 182,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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BD55 KTO Mileage History
- 19/11/2022173,002 mi
- 25/11/2022173,850 mi+848 mi
- 01/12/2022173,865 mi+15 mi
- 21/11/2023181,999 mi+8,134 mi
- 24/11/2023182,154 mi+155 mi
Average of roughly 9,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD55 KTO 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-Benz E (BD55 KTO) between November 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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