2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · W1 RFN
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19/12/2005. Recorded mileage 228,953 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,953 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
W1 RFN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 228,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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W1 RFN Mileage History
- 02/12/200935,239 mi
- 07/12/200935,239 mi
- 04/01/201145,034 mi+9,795 mi
- 20/12/201152,093 mi+7,059 mi
- 22/12/201152,093 mi
- 11/02/201361,709 mi+9,616 mi
- 07/02/201470,936 mi+9,227 mi
- 17/12/201479,617 mi+8,681 mi
- 04/02/201691,957 mi+12,340 mi
- 21/01/2017101,823 mi+9,866 mi
- 05/02/2018116,814 mi+14,991 mi
- 28/01/2019129,280 mi+12,466 mi
- 28/01/2019129,280 mi
- 21/07/2020157,059 mi+27,779 mi
- 02/08/2020157,089 mi+30 mi
- 22/07/2021163,786 mi+6,697 mi
- 13/08/2021164,404 mi+618 mi
- 27/09/2022181,228 mi+16,824 mi
- 01/09/2023189,449 mi+8,221 mi
- 05/09/2023189,451 mi+2 mi
- 19/09/2024207,775 mi+18,324 mi
- 24/09/2024208,042 mi+267 mi
- 04/10/2025228,953 mi+20,911 mi
Average of roughly 12,230 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
W1 RFN 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 (W1 RFN) between December 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 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: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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