2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · FN05 THU

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 September 2025 at 118,055 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, advisories, or recurring mechanical concerns across the available history. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a 21-year-old executive saloon. The record charts 106,770 miles in August 2021, rising to 109,766 by August 2022, 112,985 in August 2023, 115,583 in September 2024, and 118,055 in September 2025. That equates to roughly 2,800 miles added each year, or about 5,622 miles per annum since registration. The sparse, fault-free entries suggest light use and consistent test attendance, though the low figures may also hint at extended standing periods between drives. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points beneath the sills, subframes, and suspension mountings, as the MOT record lists no advisories that would expose such issues. The absence of flagged brake discs, coil springs, or suspension bushes across five tests implies previous owners kept consumables within tolerance, yet rubber components and brake hoses degrade with age regardless of mileage. Given the clean history, focus the viewing on tyre sidewall condition, underbody rust, and evidence of fluid leaks around the drivetrain. The Mercedes has clearly been maintained to pass standard roadworthiness checks, but low annual use on a two-decade-old chassis warrants verification of perishable items not captured by the MOT.