2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · LS05 KFK
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2005. Recorded mileage 204,000 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 KFK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/02/2022
- 204,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 KFK 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 (LS05 KFK) between May 2008 and February 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LS05 KFK Mileage History
- 16/05/200860,665 mi
- 26/05/200987,929 mi+27,264 mi
- 07/06/2010119,321 mi+31,392 mi
- 06/06/2011143,458 mi+24,137 mi
- 26/09/2011146,248 mi+2,790 mi
- 07/09/2012149,962 mi+3,714 mi
- 08/08/2013152,001 mi+2,039 mi
- 11/08/2014158,329 mi+6,328 mi
- 14/08/2014158,329 mi
- 04/11/2015166,124 mi+7,795 mi
- 09/11/2015166,129 mi+5 mi
- 07/11/2016171,823 mi+5,694 mi
- 08/11/2016171,823 mi
- 08/02/2017174,163 mi+2,340 mi
- 10/02/2017174,163 mi
- 23/01/2018182,221 mi+8,058 mi
- 23/01/2018182,221 mi
- 20/02/2019190,392 mi+8,171 mi
- 20/02/2019190,392 mi
- 29/01/2020195,509 mi+5,117 mi
- 30/01/2020195,510 mi+1 mi
- 04/02/2021199,738 mi+4,228 mi
- 05/02/2021199,738 mi
- 10/02/2022204,000 mi+4,262 mi
Average of roughly 10,433 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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