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2005 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · LS55 XKE

LS55 XKE

2005 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 198,477 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES E
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/04/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage
198,477 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14/04/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
2987cc

LS55 XKE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
  • 198,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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LS55 XKE Mileage History

  1. 18/03/2024187,288 mi
  2. 06/03/2025190,981 mi+3,693 mi
  3. 15/04/2025191,059 mi+78 mi
  4. 16/04/2026198,477 mi+7,418 mi
  5. 16/04/2026198,477 mi

Average of roughly 5,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LS55 XKE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 17:10
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes E (LS55 XKE) between March 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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