2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · YS55 FSZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 315,765 km. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 315,765 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS55 FSZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2022
- 315,765 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS55 FSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (YS55 FSZ) between December 2008 and May 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front/back (Arm with sh”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front/back (Arm with sho”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front/front (5.3.4 (b) (”.
YS55 FSZ Odometer History
- 09/12/200874,839 mi
- 09/12/200874,839 mi
- 05/12/200980,223 mi+5,384 mi
- 11/03/201194,322 mi+14,099 mi
- 11/03/201194,322 mi
- 12/05/2012107,984 mi+13,662 mi
- 16/11/2012114,807 mi+6,823 mi
- 01/06/2015131,039 mi+16,232 mi
- 30/05/2016142,069 mi+11,030 mi
- 29/05/2017150,445 mi+8,376 mi
- 28/05/2018164,003 mi+13,558 mi
- 01/06/2019275,347 km
- 30/05/2020286,509 km+11,162 km
- 14/06/2021288,124 km+1,615 km
- 14/06/2021288,128 km+4 km
- 31/05/2022315,765 km+27,637 km
Average of roughly 17,882 km per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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