2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · LX55 ODR
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 199,869 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LX55 ODR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 199,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LX55 ODR Mileage History
- 22/08/200857,294 mi
- 22/08/200857,294 mi
- 24/08/200973,343 mi+16,049 mi
- 16/08/201091,335 mi+17,992 mi
- 30/08/2011110,522 mi+19,187 mi
- 03/09/2012123,657 mi+13,135 mi
- 09/05/2013130,023 mi+6,366 mi
- 16/05/2014144,874 mi+14,851 mi
- 22/05/2015156,619 mi+11,745 mi
- 23/05/2015156,619 mi
- 11/05/2016160,901 mi+4,282 mi
- 11/04/2017163,119 mi+2,218 mi
- 06/04/2018167,317 mi+4,198 mi
- 03/04/2019170,582 mi+3,265 mi
- 07/07/2020176,406 mi+5,824 mi
- 13/07/2020176,419 mi+13 mi
- 13/08/2021179,442 mi+3,023 mi
- 07/10/2022179,983 mi+541 mi
- 10/02/2023180,194 mi+211 mi
- 29/03/2023180,279 mi+85 mi
- 19/03/2024186,319 mi+6,040 mi
- 23/06/2025194,374 mi+8,055 mi
- 11/07/2026199,869 mi+5,495 mi
Average of roughly 7,972 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
LX55 ODR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (LX55 ODR) between August 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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