2005 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · 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
- 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: Below Average
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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LS55 RKE Mileage History
- 08/04/200948,726 mi
- 08/04/200948,726 mi
- 24/05/201061,961 mi+13,235 mi
- 24/05/201061,961 mi
- 13/05/201165,095 mi+3,134 mi
- 14/05/201165,095 mi
- 14/07/201270,836 mi+5,741 mi
- 04/07/201387,261 mi+16,425 mi
- 18/07/2014104,623 mi+17,362 mi
- 22/06/2015113,999 mi+9,376 mi
- 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
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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