2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.5L Petrol · FD55 VKU
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 112,577 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD55 VKU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/01/2024
- 112,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD55 VKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (FD55 VKU) between June 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
FD55 VKU Mileage History
- 20/06/2022106,419 mi
- 10/01/2024112,577 mi+6,158 mi
Average of roughly 3,953 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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