2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · KX55 YPR
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 243,252 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX55 YPR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2026
- 243,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX55 YPR 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 (KX55 YPR) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
KX55 YPR Mileage History
- 29/06/2023182,156 mi
- 18/06/2024201,008 mi+18,852 mi
- 10/07/2024202,122 mi+1,114 mi
- 10/07/2025224,868 mi+22,746 mi
- 04/09/2026243,252 mi+18,384 mi
Average of roughly 19,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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