2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LV55 MSU
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 164,962 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV55 MSU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 164,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV55 MSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (LV55 MSU) between September 2008 and August 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittently comes on and off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
LV55 MSU Mileage History
- 29/09/200834,775 mi
- 17/09/200946,724 mi+11,949 mi
- 23/09/201063,192 mi+16,468 mi
- 01/11/201179,086 mi+15,894 mi
- 19/09/201291,924 mi+12,838 mi
- 16/03/201396,999 mi+5,075 mi
- 27/03/201397,002 mi+3 mi
- 21/03/2014110,445 mi+13,443 mi
- 30/03/2015121,450 mi+11,005 mi
- 13/04/2015121,452 mi+2 mi
- 04/04/2016128,954 mi+7,502 mi
- 04/04/2016128,954 mi
- 24/01/2017129,539 mi+585 mi
- 26/01/2017129,539 mi
- 16/01/2018136,401 mi+6,862 mi
- 12/01/2019141,869 mi+5,468 mi
- 21/02/2020146,978 mi+5,109 mi
- 19/02/2021151,339 mi+4,361 mi
- 04/04/2022155,678 mi+4,339 mi
- 04/04/2022155,678 mi
- 15/08/2023157,045 mi+1,367 mi
- 16/08/2024164,962 mi+7,917 mi
Average of roughly 8,198 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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