2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · BT55 UAE
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 120,637 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 UAE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 120,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 UAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (BT55 UAE) between December 2008 and September 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
BT55 UAE Mileage History
- 20/12/200829,547 mi
- 12/12/200941,009 mi+11,462 mi
- 16/12/200941,073 mi+64 mi
- 15/12/201052,109 mi+11,036 mi
- 28/12/201160,882 mi+8,773 mi
- 28/12/201160,882 mi
- 29/12/201268,914 mi+8,032 mi
- 05/11/201373,904 mi+4,990 mi
- 23/10/201480,557 mi+6,653 mi
- 21/10/201586,036 mi+5,479 mi
- 20/10/201691,756 mi+5,720 mi
- 20/10/201795,500 mi+3,744 mi
- 23/10/201795,511 mi+11 mi
- 25/10/2018100,356 mi+4,845 mi
- 02/11/2019104,890 mi+4,534 mi
- 30/10/2020108,325 mi+3,435 mi
- 01/09/2021110,689 mi+2,364 mi
- 01/08/2022114,150 mi+3,461 mi
- 01/08/2022114,150 mi
- 04/08/2023117,777 mi+3,627 mi
- 20/09/2023117,801 mi+24 mi
- 29/09/2023117,805 mi+4 mi
- 07/10/2024119,237 mi+1,432 mi
- 12/09/2025120,637 mi+1,400 mi
Average of roughly 5,445 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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