2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · RO05 SJM
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 156,657 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO05 SJM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2024
- 156,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO05 SJM 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 (RO05 SJM) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
RO05 SJM Mileage History
- 17/08/2022149,872 mi
- 30/08/2022149,872 mi
- 25/08/2023154,036 mi+4,164 mi
- 17/08/2024156,657 mi+2,621 mi
Average of roughly 3,390 miles per year across 4 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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