2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · KY55 BYM
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 177,801 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY55 BYM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2022
- 177,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY55 BYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (KY55 BYM) between February 2008 and November 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”.
KY55 BYM Mileage History
- 22/02/200831,766 mi
- 04/11/200843,100 mi+11,334 mi
- 11/09/200945,603 mi+2,503 mi
- 11/09/200945,603 mi
- 27/09/201057,724 mi+12,121 mi
- 03/10/201165,780 mi+8,056 mi
- 17/09/201274,994 mi+9,214 mi
- 02/10/201386,248 mi+11,254 mi
- 15/10/201498,961 mi+12,713 mi
- 23/10/2015111,215 mi+12,254 mi
- 25/10/2016123,266 mi+12,051 mi
- 28/09/2017134,737 mi+11,471 mi
- 28/09/2017134,740 mi+3 mi
- 30/10/2018147,505 mi+12,765 mi
- 04/11/2019158,218 mi+10,713 mi
- 04/11/2019158,228 mi+10 mi
- 03/11/2020165,829 mi+7,601 mi
- 05/11/2021170,623 mi+4,794 mi
- 07/11/2022177,801 mi+7,178 mi
Average of roughly 9,929 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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