2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · LM55 AYN
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15/12/2005. Recorded mileage 153,608 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2987cc
LM55 AYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 153,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 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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LM55 AYN Mileage History
- 24/07/2024144,746 mi
- 15/07/2025149,165 mi+4,419 mi
- 16/07/2025149,166 mi+1 mi
- 14/07/2026153,606 mi+4,440 mi
- 17/07/2026153,608 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM55 AYN 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 (LM55 AYN) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”.
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