2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SX55 ABV
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30/12/2005. Recorded mileage 106,869 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,869 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
SX55 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/07/2026
- 106,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SX55 ABV Mileage History
- 10/01/202296,970 mi
- 09/02/2023120,788 mi+23,818 mi
- 07/03/2024106,678 mi-14,110 mi
- 08/03/2024106,678 mi
- 20/07/2026106,869 mi+191 mi
Average of roughly 2,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SX55 ABV 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 (SX55 ABV) between January 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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