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2005 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · MT55 VEM

MT55 VEM

2005 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 145,562 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES E
Year / Origin
2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
145,562 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
2987cc

MT55 VEM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
  • 145,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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MT55 VEM Mileage History

  1. 20/02/2023144,870 mi
  2. 23/02/2023144,870 mi
  3. 29/08/2024144,873 mi+3 mi
  4. 29/08/2024144,873 mi
  5. 31/10/2025145,562 mi+689 mi

Average of roughly 257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MT55 VEM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 00:02
MOT Analysis

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 (MT55 VEM) between February 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 October 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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