2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · RX05 TPV
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 97,919 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX05 TPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2026
- 97,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX05 TPV 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 (RX05 TPV) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded (6.”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RX05 TPV Mileage History
- 14/05/202492,349 mi
- 15/05/202492,350 mi+1 mi
- 14/05/202595,360 mi+3,010 mi
- 14/05/202595,362 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/202697,919 mi+2,557 mi
Average of roughly 2,842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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