2005 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · MH55 XHJ
2005 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 131,772 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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MH55 XHJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/01/2024
- 131,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH55 XHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes E (MH55 XHJ) between June 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MH55 XHJ Mileage History
- 25/06/2022128,401 mi
- 24/01/2024131,772 mi+3,371 mi
Average of roughly 2,130 miles per year across 2 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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