2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · BL55 FRP
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17/12/2005. Recorded mileage 137,300 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2987cc
BL55 FRP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2022
- 137,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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BL55 FRP Mileage History
- 01/09/2022136,681 mi
- 17/09/2022137,300 mi+619 mi
- 17/09/2022137,300 mi
Average of roughly 14,201 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BL55 FRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (BL55 FRP) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2022 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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