2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · VE55 VHD
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 221,152 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2987cc
VE55 VHD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 221,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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VE55 VHD Mileage History
- 13/11/200834,942 mi
- 13/11/200834,942 mi
- 05/11/200949,600 mi+14,658 mi
- 26/11/201064,240 mi+14,640 mi
- 11/11/201185,066 mi+20,826 mi
- 11/11/201185,066 mi
- 09/11/2012107,651 mi+22,585 mi
- 09/11/2012107,651 mi
- 07/11/2013128,919 mi+21,268 mi
- 08/11/2013128,920 mi+1 mi
- 27/01/2015151,724 mi+22,804 mi
- 01/02/2016168,373 mi+16,649 mi
- 30/01/2017182,057 mi+13,684 mi
- 30/01/2017182,059 mi+2 mi
- 27/10/2017185,102 mi+3,043 mi
- 22/10/2018188,291 mi+3,189 mi
- 24/10/2018188,291 mi
- 13/11/2020190,866 mi+2,575 mi
- 18/11/2020190,866 mi
- 16/11/2021199,763 mi+8,897 mi
- 22/11/2022206,165 mi+6,402 mi
- 06/12/2023213,750 mi+7,585 mi
- 11/12/2024221,152 mi+7,402 mi
Average of roughly 11,582 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
VE55 VHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (VE55 VHD) between November 2008 and December 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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