2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · LM55 FSV
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 127,778 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM55 FSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 127,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM55 FSV 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 FSV) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LM55 FSV Mileage History
- 02/04/2024115,788 mi
- 13/03/2025123,883 mi+8,095 mi
- 14/03/2025123,890 mi+7 mi
- 18/03/2026127,778 mi+3,888 mi
- 18/03/2026127,778 mi
Average of roughly 6,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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