2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · K50 TAE
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 73,979 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K50 TAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 73,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K50 TAE 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-Benz E (K50 TAE) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K50 TAE Mileage History
- 13/01/202370,226 mi
- 16/01/202472,714 mi+2,488 mi
- 16/01/202472,714 mi
- 15/01/202573,360 mi+646 mi
- 14/01/202673,979 mi+619 mi
Average of roughly 1,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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