2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · LK55 RLY
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 277,929 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK55 RLY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 277,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK55 RLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (LK55 RLY) between December 2008 and April 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
LK55 RLY Mileage History
- 12/12/200827,129 mi
- 17/12/200932,645 mi+5,516 mi
- 17/12/200932,645 mi
- 20/12/201046,195 mi+13,550 mi
- 19/12/201158,563 mi+12,368 mi
- 19/12/201271,932 mi+13,369 mi
- 24/12/201272,022 mi+90 mi
- 07/01/201485,884 mi+13,862 mi
- 06/01/2015106,641 mi+20,757 mi
- 08/01/2015106,641 mi
- 15/01/2016128,643 mi+22,002 mi
- 15/01/2016128,643 mi
- 12/01/2017149,692 mi+21,049 mi
- 17/01/2017149,692 mi
- 16/01/2018172,935 mi+23,243 mi
- 16/01/2019196,440 mi+23,505 mi
- 16/01/2019196,440 mi
- 15/01/2020217,959 mi+21,519 mi
- 17/01/2020217,968 mi+9 mi
- 01/03/2021237,388 mi+19,420 mi
- 08/03/2021237,388 mi
- 21/03/2022258,051 mi+20,663 mi
- 22/03/2022258,053 mi+2 mi
- 14/03/2023270,889 mi+12,836 mi
- 14/03/2024276,478 mi+5,589 mi
- 15/04/2025277,923 mi+1,445 mi
- 17/04/2025277,929 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 15,344 miles per year across 27 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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