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18 AUS

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,762 mi
Last recorded116,762 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 AUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 116,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 113,449 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 111,019 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 108,961 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,832 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 95,875 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,937 miles

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

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

all under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 86,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 82,502 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 77,650 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 72,306 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,928 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 58,352 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 25,997 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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18 AUS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 18 AUS, 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

How do I check the history of 18 AUS?

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What year was 18 AUS registered?

18 AUS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is 18 AUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 AUS 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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