2005 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · BL55 OPM
2005 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 266,276 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 266,276 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 OPM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2018
- 266,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BL55 OPM Mileage History
- 03/12/200864,392 mi
- 01/12/200982,533 mi+18,141 mi
- 22/11/2010116,508 mi+33,975 mi
- 01/11/2011152,748 mi+36,240 mi
- 02/05/2012163,788 mi+11,040 mi
- 08/06/2012164,865 mi+1,077 mi
- 08/06/2012164,865 mi
- 21/02/2013173,554 mi+8,689 mi
- 14/02/2014188,916 mi+15,362 mi
- 26/02/2015220,588 mi+31,672 mi
- 01/03/2016241,594 mi+21,006 mi
- 04/03/2016241,647 mi+53 mi
- 01/03/2017409,571 km
- 26/02/2018266,276 mi
Average of roughly 21,866 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BL55 OPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes E (BL55 OPM) between December 2008 and February 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2018 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 (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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