2005 Mercedes E 2.1L Diesel · YR05 ZDF
2005 Mercedes E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 116,918 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
YR05 ZDF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2010
- 116,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 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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YR05 ZDF Mileage History
- 28/04/200631,843 mi
- 09/03/200754,429 mi+22,586 mi
- 25/04/200757,363 mi+2,934 mi
- 24/09/200891,774 mi+34,411 mi
- 24/09/200891,774 mi
- 03/11/2009100,824 mi+9,050 mi
- 04/11/2009100,829 mi+5 mi
- 16/06/2010111,730 mi+10,901 mi
- 22/06/2010111,745 mi+15 mi
- 02/12/2010116,915 mi+5,170 mi
- 07/12/2010116,918 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 18,453 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
YR05 ZDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes E (YR05 ZDF) between April 2006 and December 2010.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
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