2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · SB05 LTZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 96,761 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB05 LTZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 96,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB05 LTZ 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 (SB05 LTZ) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
SB05 LTZ Mileage History
- 04/04/202596,746 mi
- 09/04/202596,761 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 1,105 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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