Official DVLA Record

2005 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · LS55 RKE

LS55 RKE

2005 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 122,820 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES E
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 10/02/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (06/07/2016)
Recorded Mileage
122,820 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/02/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 06/07/2016
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
2987cc

LS55 RKE Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2016
  • 122,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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LS55 RKE Mileage History

  1. 08/04/200948,726 mi
  2. 08/04/200948,726 mi
  3. 24/05/201061,961 mi+13,235 mi
  4. 24/05/201061,961 mi
  5. 13/05/201165,095 mi+3,134 mi
  6. 14/05/201165,095 mi
  7. 14/07/201270,836 mi+5,741 mi
  8. 04/07/201387,261 mi+16,425 mi
  9. 18/07/2014104,623 mi+17,362 mi
  10. 22/06/2015113,999 mi+9,376 mi
  11. 11/02/2016122,820 mi+8,821 mi

Average of roughly 10,825 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

LS55 RKE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Sept 2026, 07:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes E (LS55 RKE) between April 2009 and February 2016.

The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 11 February 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.

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