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11 MBR

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,820 mi
Last recorded153,820 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 MBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 153,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 144,059 miles

Brake advisory on dashboard

Pass 25 Sep 2023 135,282 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective behind gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 126,580 miles

Heat shields loose over back boxs

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under panels fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 117,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,417 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,190 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,061 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,951 miles

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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11 MBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 11 MBR, 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 11 MBR registered?

11 MBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is 11 MBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 MBR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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