2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · SK05 AFX
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 159,003 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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SK05 AFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2024
- 159,003 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.
SK05 AFX 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 (SK05 AFX) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SK05 AFX Mileage History
- 29/10/2021234,334 mi
- 07/11/2022239,258 km
- 07/11/2023246,872 km+7,614 km
- 06/11/2024159,003 mi
- 06/11/2024159,003 mi
Average of roughly -24,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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