2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · LK05 UPD
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 198,958 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK05 UPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2025
- 198,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK05 UPD 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 (LK05 UPD) between October 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))”.
LK05 UPD Mileage History
- 07/10/2022197,089 mi
- 27/09/2023198,309 mi+1,220 mi
- 21/11/2023198,311 mi+2 mi
- 02/12/2024198,957 mi+646 mi
- 15/01/2025198,958 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 821 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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