2005 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · S20 RAM
2005 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 160,934 miles. MOT valid until 27/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2987cc
S20 RAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 160,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S20 RAM Mileage History
- 23/02/2024138,242 mi
- 26/02/2024138,297 mi+55 mi
- 25/02/2025149,134 mi+10,837 mi
- 28/02/2025149,247 mi+113 mi
- 18/02/2026160,934 mi+11,687 mi
Average of roughly 11,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S20 RAM 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 E (S20 RAM) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 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 (16 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))”.
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