2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · YU05 UPM
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 127,810 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YU05 UPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 127,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YU05 UPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (YU05 UPM) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YU05 UPM Mileage History
- 21/03/2022101,815 mi
- 13/03/2023107,690 mi+5,875 mi
- 20/03/2024114,135 mi+6,445 mi
- 17/03/2025120,108 mi+5,973 mi
- 23/03/2026127,810 mi+7,702 mi
Average of roughly 6,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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