2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · DH04 BBO
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 175,534 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DH04 BBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 175,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DH04 BBO 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 (DH04 BBO) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
DH04 BBO Mileage History
- 02/08/2023144,838 mi
- 12/08/2023144,875 mi+37 mi
- 21/08/2024158,651 mi+13,776 mi
- 26/08/2025169,036 mi+10,385 mi
- 11/08/2026175,534 mi+6,498 mi
Average of roughly 10,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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