2005 Mercedes E 2.7L Diesel · L70 RAP
2005 Mercedes E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 218,791 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/03/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2685cc
L70 RAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2025
- 218,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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L70 RAP Mileage History
- 13/03/2023203,442 mi
- 11/05/2023205,357 mi+1,915 mi
- 16/05/2023205,357 mi
- 04/05/2024210,520 mi+5,163 mi
- 26/04/2025218,791 mi+8,271 mi
Average of roughly 7,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L70 RAP 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 E (L70 RAP) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 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: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush INSIDE SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.2 (c))”.
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