2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · DF55 LDX
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 196,042 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF55 LDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 196,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF55 LDX 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 (DF55 LDX) between June 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 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: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DF55 LDX Mileage History
- 14/06/2022186,267 mi
- 14/06/2022186,267 mi
- 15/01/2024312,707 km
- 28/04/2025196,042 mi
- 28/04/2025196,042 mi
Average of roughly 3,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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