2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · PF55 UNV
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 132,141 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PF55 UNV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
- 132,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PF55 UNV Mileage History
- 13/10/2022111,738 mi
- 24/10/2022111,871 mi+133 mi
- 23/10/2023113,145 mi+1,274 mi
- 14/10/2024132,141 mi+18,996 mi
Average of roughly 10,179 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PF55 UNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (PF55 UNV) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Service brake excessively fluctuating front and rear both sides (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”.
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