2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · PX55 VLS
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24/09/2005. Recorded mileage 163,581 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2987cc
PX55 VLS Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 163,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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PX55 VLS Mileage History
- 21/08/200821,513 mi
- 11/08/200928,292 mi+6,779 mi
- 17/08/201035,301 mi+7,009 mi
- 17/08/201142,365 mi+7,064 mi
- 18/08/201142,365 mi
- 14/08/201248,937 mi+6,572 mi
- 15/08/201248,937 mi
- 13/08/201355,438 mi+6,501 mi
- 15/08/201463,048 mi+7,610 mi
- 17/08/201573,122 mi+10,074 mi
- 28/09/201682,117 mi+8,995 mi
- 28/09/201788,585 mi+6,468 mi
- 29/09/201788,595 mi+10 mi
- 19/09/2018103,136 mi+14,541 mi
- 19/09/2018103,138 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/2019118,697 mi+15,559 mi
- 12/09/2019118,697 mi
- 21/09/2020131,698 mi+13,001 mi
- 21/09/2020131,698 mi
- 06/09/2021143,269 mi+11,571 mi
- 06/09/2021143,269 mi
- 22/09/2022151,871 mi+8,602 mi
- 26/09/2023156,649 mi+4,778 mi
- 01/10/2024163,581 mi+6,932 mi
Average of roughly 8,818 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
PX55 VLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (PX55 VLS) between August 2008 and October 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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