2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · MJ05 BVD
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 141,409 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ05 BVD Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2022
- 141,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ05 BVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (MJ05 BVD) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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