2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · YP05 ORJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 107,155 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP05 ORJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/11/2024
- 107,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP05 ORJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (YP05 ORJ) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
YP05 ORJ Mileage History
- 27/10/2021103,013 mi
- 08/11/2022105,169 mi+2,156 mi
- 15/11/2023106,649 mi+1,480 mi
- 14/11/2024107,155 mi+506 mi
Average of roughly 1,358 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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