2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · KV55 HBH
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 91,587 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KV55 HBH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 91,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KV55 HBH Mileage History
- 10/10/200833,762 mi
- 28/04/201043,410 mi+9,648 mi
- 28/04/201043,410 mi
- 05/05/201144,719 mi+1,309 mi
- 21/05/201248,850 mi+4,131 mi
- 13/06/201350,365 mi+1,515 mi
- 14/06/201350,365 mi
- 23/04/201553,698 mi+3,333 mi
- 24/04/201553,698 mi
- 28/04/201656,496 mi+2,798 mi
- 26/04/201758,643 mi+2,147 mi
- 26/04/201861,128 mi+2,485 mi
- 05/05/201861,213 mi+85 mi
- 05/05/201861,213 mi
- 18/04/201970,987 mi+9,774 mi
- 03/11/202081,065 mi+10,078 mi
- 03/11/202081,065 mi
- 05/11/202182,418 mi+1,353 mi
- 08/11/202182,419 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/202283,722 mi+1,303 mi
- 24/10/202386,632 mi+2,910 mi
- 10/10/202488,602 mi+1,970 mi
- 11/10/202488,603 mi+1 mi
- 13/10/202591,587 mi+2,984 mi
Average of roughly 3,400 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
KV55 HBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (KV55 HBH) between October 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Windscreen (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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