2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · DN55 DWG
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 222,712 km. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 222,712 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN55 DWG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2022
- 222,712 km recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN55 DWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (DN55 DWG) between December 2008 and February 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DN55 DWG Odometer History
- 15/12/200848,947 mi
- 14/12/200954,239 mi+5,292 mi
- 09/12/201058,135 mi+3,896 mi
- 09/12/201058,135 mi
- 16/12/201162,482 mi+4,347 mi
- 08/12/201268,419 mi+5,937 mi
- 08/12/201268,419 mi
- 20/11/201373,341 mi+4,922 mi
- 17/11/201485,104 mi+11,763 mi
- 17/11/201485,104 mi
- 10/11/201592,113 mi+7,009 mi
- 03/12/2016101,167 mi+9,054 mi
- 26/12/2017114,961 mi+13,794 mi
- 13/12/2018189,633 km
- 14/12/2018189,633 km
- 12/12/2019194,371 km+4,738 km
- 13/12/2019194,371 km
- 21/01/2021196,819 km+2,448 km
- 22/01/2021196,819 km
- 02/02/2022222,712 km+25,893 km
- 02/02/2022222,712 km
Average of roughly 13,230 km per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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