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211 SDV

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,707 mi
Last recorded69,707 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration211 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 69,707 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 61,123 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 61,123 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,980 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,144 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 47,399 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 42,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,185 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 32,697 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,355 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 26,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 20,214 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 18,657 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)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on the outer sidewall

offside front inner brake disc slightly scored

Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,268 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 9 Dec 2010 15,363 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 13,383 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,753 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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211 SDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 211 SDV, 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 211 SDV registered?

211 SDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is 211 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 211 SDV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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