2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · EO54 JFV
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 155,027 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO54 JFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 155,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO54 JFV 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 (EO54 JFV) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EO54 JFV Mileage History
- 03/01/2023139,633 mi
- 12/12/2023144,353 mi+4,720 mi
- 06/12/2024149,092 mi+4,739 mi
- 09/12/2024149,092 mi
- 18/12/2025155,027 mi+5,935 mi
Average of roughly 5,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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