2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · RV05 WKP
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 261,177 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV05 WKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 261,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV05 WKP 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 (RV05 WKP) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RV05 WKP Mileage History
- 27/06/2023257,232 mi
- 10/07/2024260,086 mi+2,854 mi
- 18/07/2024260,102 mi+16 mi
- 02/07/2025261,174 mi+1,072 mi
- 14/07/2025261,177 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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