2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · FV55 RUU
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 192,242 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FV55 RUU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2024
- 192,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FV55 RUU Mileage History
- 30/09/2021185,702 mi
- 07/09/2022187,376 mi+1,674 mi
- 12/09/2023190,278 mi+2,902 mi
- 27/09/2024192,242 mi+1,964 mi
Average of roughly 2,185 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FV55 RUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (FV55 RUU) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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