2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · DX55 WDA
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 103,123 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX55 WDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 103,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX55 WDA 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 (DX55 WDA) between February 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 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: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Brake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Brake hose excessively damaged Offside rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DX55 WDA Mileage History
- 02/02/202390,395 mi
- 06/02/202390,404 mi+9 mi
- 19/01/202496,503 mi+6,099 mi
- 20/12/202498,966 mi+2,463 mi
- 17/12/2025103,123 mi+4,157 mi
Average of roughly 4,431 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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