2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · JBS 1
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 109,470 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JBS 1 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 109,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JBS 1 Mileage History
- 09/12/200827,784 mi
- 10/12/200936,972 mi+9,188 mi
- 14/12/201044,113 mi+7,141 mi
- 12/12/201150,971 mi+6,858 mi
- 03/12/201257,488 mi+6,517 mi
- 11/12/201364,118 mi+6,630 mi
- 16/12/201472,128 mi+8,010 mi
- 21/12/201578,809 mi+6,681 mi
- 13/12/201686,089 mi+7,280 mi
- 11/12/201792,123 mi+6,034 mi
- 17/12/201897,365 mi+5,242 mi
- 03/01/2020100,760 mi+3,395 mi
- 15/12/2020102,489 mi+1,729 mi
- 15/12/2021104,151 mi+1,662 mi
- 23/12/2022106,159 mi+2,008 mi
- 13/12/2023107,130 mi+971 mi
- 18/12/2024108,749 mi+1,619 mi
- 18/12/2024108,749 mi
- 15/12/2025109,470 mi+721 mi
- 15/12/2025109,470 mi
Average of roughly 4,801 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
JBS 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (JBS 1) between December 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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