2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · DV55 FZA
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 136,895 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV55 FZA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2024
- 136,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV55 FZA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (DV55 FZA) between February 2011 and February 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
DV55 FZA Mileage History
- 24/02/201121,374 mi
- 28/02/201233,460 mi+12,086 mi
- 28/02/201348,068 mi+14,608 mi
- 01/03/201348,024 mi-44 mi
- 17/06/201349,477 mi+1,453 mi
- 09/06/201456,532 mi+7,055 mi
- 05/06/201563,615 mi+7,083 mi
- 18/07/201676,122 mi+12,507 mi
- 07/07/201792,124 mi+16,002 mi
- 18/12/2018109,695 mi+17,571 mi
- 19/12/2018109,698 mi+3 mi
- 12/12/2019118,921 mi+9,223 mi
- 13/12/2019118,925 mi+4 mi
- 16/12/2020123,341 mi+4,416 mi
- 03/02/2022128,182 mi+4,841 mi
- 31/01/2023132,061 mi+3,879 mi
- 13/02/2024136,895 mi+4,834 mi
Average of roughly 8,907 miles per year across 17 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: 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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