2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · MD55 CTU
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 164,404 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD55 CTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2024
- 164,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD55 CTU MOT History
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-Benz E (MD55 CTU) between April 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2024 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MD55 CTU Mileage History
- 20/04/2022160,147 mi
- 16/03/2023162,495 mi+2,348 mi
- 29/03/2023162,593 mi+98 mi
- 19/03/2024164,404 mi+1,811 mi
- 20/03/2024164,404 mi
Average of roughly 2,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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