2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · BU05 AYC

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following the June 2025 test, where the tester passed it at 120,309 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The record does reveal a peculiar pattern of same-day failure and pass entries on both 5 June 2024 and 5 June 2025, each logged at identical mileages of 118,606 and 120,309 respectively, with no defects cited on either failure. This suggests administrative re-tests or documentation anomalies rather than genuine mechanical defects, but the buyer should confirm the reason with DVSA. The odometer shows 120,309 miles against a 2005 build, averaging roughly 5,729 miles per year. That is low for a 21-year-old executive saloon. Annual accumulation stayed consistent: 115,356 miles in June 2023, 118,606 in June 2024, and 120,309 in June 2025, giving under 5,000 miles added each year. The sparse, clean record with zero advisories across three years implies either careful low-use ownership or periods of storage. Low mileage alone does not guarantee condition; standing time accelerates rubber perishment and corrosion unseen by the test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and likely static periods. The MOT logged no structural integrity concerns or exhaust emissions failures, yet 21-year-old Mercedes models commonly develop subframe corrosion and worn front control arm bushes absent from a clean ticket. Verify the twin same-day failure entries were clerical, not concealed brake binding or tyre issues. Check underneath for rust at sills and suspension mounts. Test drive to confirm no caliper binding after the long gaps between use. The history shows disciplined test compliance, but paper cleanliness on a low-mileage veteran demands hands-on verification of consumables and hidden structure.