2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · YA05 CFJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 189,869 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA05 CFJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2024
- 189,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA05 CFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (YA05 CFJ) between February 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YA05 CFJ Mileage History
- 26/02/2022187,380 mi
- 08/03/2022187,401 mi+21 mi
- 31/07/2024189,869 mi+2,468 mi
Average of roughly 1,026 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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