2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · RY05 EBJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 106,086 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY05 EBJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2022
- 106,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY05 EBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (RY05 EBJ) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2022 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 (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger mount metal bracket has snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger mount metal bracket has snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”.
RY05 EBJ Mileage History
- 11/08/2022106,085 mi
- 11/08/2022106,086 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,234 miles per year across 2 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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