2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · BT54 KXU
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 114,705 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT54 KXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2023
- 114,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BT54 KXU Mileage History
- 15/11/2021107,275 mi
- 18/11/2021107,278 mi+3 mi
- 05/11/2022110,311 mi+3,033 mi
- 08/11/2022110,311 mi
- 19/10/2023114,705 mi+4,394 mi
Average of roughly 3,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT54 KXU 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 (BT54 KXU) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2023 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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