2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · LA55 WNO
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 184,962 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LA55 WNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
- 184,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LA55 WNO Mileage History
- 02/02/2022167,650 mi
- 25/01/2023176,633 mi+8,983 mi
- 31/01/2023176,683 mi+50 mi
- 29/01/2024184,961 mi+8,278 mi
- 31/01/2024184,962 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,686 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 WNO 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 (LA55 WNO) between February 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2024 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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