2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · LB05 DYH
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 186,151 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB05 DYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 186,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB05 DYH 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 (LB05 DYH) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 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: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Towards flexy. (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Towards flexy. (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”.
LB05 DYH Mileage History
- 04/09/2024162,253 mi
- 26/08/2025175,498 mi+13,245 mi
- 27/08/2025175,507 mi+9 mi
- 13/08/2026186,148 mi+10,641 mi
- 18/08/2026186,151 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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