2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.5L Petrol · LR05 KNX
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 101,148 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR05 KNX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2023
- 101,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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LR05 KNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (LR05 KNX) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
LR05 KNX Mileage History
- 08/07/2022100,074 mi
- 11/07/2023101,148 mi+1,074 mi
Average of roughly 1,065 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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