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13 LD

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,279 mi
Last recorded167,279 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 LD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 167,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 167,271 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 163,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 161,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on all pads ok

Pass 6 Jul 2022 160,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on all brake pads appear ok

Pass 6 Jul 2021 160,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 156,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 149,569 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,674 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 130,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear strut bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 111,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,288 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,811 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2013 88,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 67,786 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,666 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,754 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 42,893 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,893 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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13 LD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 13 LD, 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.

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13 LD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is 13 LD safe to buy?

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