2005 Mercedes E 2.1L Diesel · SW05 XJX
2005 Mercedes E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 102,705 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
SW05 XJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/08/2026
- 102,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW05 XJX Mileage History
- 10/04/202492,408 mi
- 22/04/202492,424 mi+16 mi
- 23/07/202598,423 mi+5,999 mi
- 21/08/202598,429 mi+6 mi
- 05/08/2026102,705 mi+4,276 mi
Average of roughly 4,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW05 XJX 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 (SW05 XJX) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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