2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · LN55 UME
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 127,323 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LN55 UME Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 127,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LN55 UME Mileage History
- 09/09/200836,253 mi
- 02/09/200943,429 mi+7,176 mi
- 15/09/201050,573 mi+7,144 mi
- 08/09/201159,254 mi+8,681 mi
- 06/09/201267,139 mi+7,885 mi
- 06/09/201267,139 mi
- 11/09/201373,108 mi+5,969 mi
- 16/09/201478,915 mi+5,807 mi
- 10/09/201584,757 mi+5,842 mi
- 06/09/201690,454 mi+5,697 mi
- 08/09/201690,485 mi+31 mi
- 12/09/201794,938 mi+4,453 mi
- 13/09/201794,940 mi+2 mi
- 04/09/201898,542 mi+3,602 mi
- 05/09/2019103,803 mi+5,261 mi
- 28/08/2020107,026 mi+3,223 mi
- 09/09/2021113,133 mi+6,107 mi
- 06/09/2022118,268 mi+5,135 mi
- 06/09/2022118,268 mi
- 01/09/2023121,829 mi+3,561 mi
- 21/08/2024124,444 mi+2,615 mi
- 23/08/2024124,444 mi
- 12/09/2025127,293 mi+2,849 mi
- 01/10/2025127,323 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 5,338 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
LN55 UME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (LN55 UME) between September 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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