2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · DN55 DXC
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 95,608 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN55 DXC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 95,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN55 DXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (DN55 DXC) between November 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DN55 DXC Mileage History
- 16/11/200948,397 mi
- 12/11/201059,058 mi+10,661 mi
- 15/11/201166,928 mi+7,870 mi
- 16/11/201166,928 mi
- 14/06/201370,545 mi+3,617 mi
- 14/06/201472,970 mi+2,425 mi
- 13/06/201575,037 mi+2,067 mi
- 11/06/201676,911 mi+1,874 mi
- 10/06/201778,961 mi+2,050 mi
- 10/06/201778,961 mi
- 09/06/201880,706 mi+1,745 mi
- 08/06/201983,088 mi+2,382 mi
- 12/06/202187,078 mi+3,990 mi
- 30/06/202388,965 mi+1,887 mi
- 07/07/202388,977 mi+12 mi
- 12/07/202489,086 mi+109 mi
- 11/07/202592,266 mi+3,180 mi
- 06/07/202695,606 mi+3,340 mi
- 07/07/202695,608 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,838 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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