2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.5L Petrol · RF55 XYJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 150,971 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF55 XYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 150,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF55 XYJ 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-Benz E (RF55 XYJ) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RF55 XYJ Mileage History
- 28/07/2023138,261 mi
- 28/07/2023138,261 mi
- 24/07/2024144,535 mi+6,274 mi
- 01/08/2024144,578 mi+43 mi
- 21/08/2025150,971 mi+6,393 mi
Average of roughly 6,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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