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05LD560

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

271,050 mi
Last recorded271,050 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration05LD560
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 271,050 miles

center brake light not working

Fail 14 Jul 2011 271,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

center brake light not working

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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05LD560 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,443 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 05LD560, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 05LD560 registered?

05LD560 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is 05LD560 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 05LD560 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 05LD560 have outstanding finance?

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