2005 Mercedes-Benz E 5.4L Petrol · YL05 DZX
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (5.4L, petrol). First registered 29/07/2005. Recorded mileage 101,695 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 5439cc
YL05 DZX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 101,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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YL05 DZX Mileage History
- 17/07/200811,395 mi
- 22/07/200914,322 mi+2,927 mi
- 19/07/201018,813 mi+4,491 mi
- 05/07/201125,831 mi+7,018 mi
- 19/07/201231,566 mi+5,735 mi
- 19/07/201336,264 mi+4,698 mi
- 23/07/201336,270 mi+6 mi
- 17/03/201438,036 mi+1,766 mi
- 24/03/201545,104 mi+7,068 mi
- 18/03/201653,870 mi+8,766 mi
- 24/02/201762,244 mi+8,374 mi
- 24/02/201762,244 mi
- 20/03/201871,432 mi+9,188 mi
- 23/03/201871,432 mi
- 12/03/201979,578 mi+8,146 mi
- 19/03/202084,910 mi+5,332 mi
- 11/03/202189,859 mi+4,949 mi
- 17/03/202294,256 mi+4,397 mi
- 23/03/202396,385 mi+2,129 mi
- 06/06/202396,422 mi+37 mi
- 03/08/202396,421 mi-1 mi
- 01/08/202499,159 mi+2,738 mi
- 05/08/2025100,865 mi+1,706 mi
- 27/08/2025100,878 mi+13 mi
- 26/08/2026101,695 mi+817 mi
Average of roughly 4,987 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YL05 DZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (YL05 DZX) between July 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 136 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Onto caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Onto caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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