2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · ST55 SZO
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 138,431 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST55 SZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 138,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST55 SZO 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 (ST55 SZO) between October 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
ST55 SZO Mileage History
- 21/10/2022123,254 mi
- 14/10/2023126,668 mi+3,414 mi
- 14/05/2025128,007 mi+1,339 mi
- 21/04/2026138,222 mi+10,215 mi
- 01/05/2026138,431 mi+209 mi
Average of roughly 4,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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