2005 Mercedes E 2.7L Diesel · MH05 LRX
2005 Mercedes E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 63,395 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH05 LRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 63,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH05 LRX 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 E (MH05 LRX) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MH05 LRX Mileage History
- 28/02/202359,766 mi
- 01/03/202359,766 mi
- 05/03/202461,481 mi+1,715 mi
- 21/03/202563,395 mi+1,914 mi
- 21/03/202563,395 mi
Average of roughly 1,762 miles per year across 5 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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