Official DVLA Record

2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · RA05 MVP

RA05 MVP

2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 26/05/2005. Recorded mileage 304,189 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin
2005 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
304,189 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
2597cc

RA05 MVP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
  • 304,189 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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RA05 MVP Odometer History

  1. 06/10/2022157,862 mi
  2. 13/08/2024158,374 mi+512 mi
  3. 22/09/2025175,557 mi+17,183 mi
  4. 25/09/2025175,557 mi
  5. 24/09/2026304,189 km

Average of roughly 36,888 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RA05 MVP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 12:46
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-Benz E (RA05 MVP) between October 2022 and September 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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