2005 Mercedes 2.1L Diesel · EP05 TOU
2005 Mercedes (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 184,784 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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EP05 TOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 184,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EP05 TOU 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 Unknown (EP05 TOU) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EP05 TOU Mileage History
- 23/02/2023173,502 mi
- 28/02/2024180,302 mi+6,800 mi
- 26/02/2025182,539 mi+2,237 mi
- 12/03/2026184,679 mi+2,140 mi
- 23/03/2026184,784 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 3,667 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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