2005 Mercedes E 3.2L Petrol · RF05 LTY
2005 Mercedes E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 82,066 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 LTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 82,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 LTY MOT History
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 (RF05 LTY) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 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 (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Inner Steering component deformed Track rod arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded and scratched (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RF05 LTY Mileage History
- 16/08/202375,243 mi
- 21/08/202375,245 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/202479,429 mi+4,184 mi
- 15/10/202582,064 mi+2,635 mi
- 18/10/202582,066 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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