2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · LM55 FTT
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31/12/2005. Recorded mileage 149,610 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,610 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 FTT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2021
- 149,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LM55 FTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (LM55 FTT) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit is 1.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Vehicle only does this after en”.
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