2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · SN55 OEB
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 180,564 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SN55 OEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2026
- 180,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SN55 OEB Mileage History
- 14/04/2023163,140 mi
- 25/04/2024171,105 mi+7,965 mi
- 24/04/2025176,399 mi+5,294 mi
- 24/04/2025176,399 mi
- 28/04/2026180,564 mi+4,165 mi
Average of roughly 5,734 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN55 OEB 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 (SN55 OEB) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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