2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · DC05 GXM
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 160,080 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC05 GXM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 160,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC05 GXM 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 (DC05 GXM) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
DC05 GXM Mileage History
- 22/07/2022156,679 mi
- 25/07/2022156,799 mi+120 mi
- 04/07/2023160,080 mi+3,281 mi
Average of roughly 3,580 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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