2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · DG55 SZD
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 161,257 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG55 SZD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2023
- 161,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG55 SZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (DG55 SZD) between May 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut not tightened (2.1.3 (d))”.
DG55 SZD Mileage History
- 13/05/2022157,551 mi
- 20/05/2022157,781 mi+230 mi
- 13/03/2023161,252 mi+3,471 mi
- 14/03/2023161,257 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,438 miles per year across 4 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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