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30 VC

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,788 mi
Last recorded18,788 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 VC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 18,788 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 17,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 15,340 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 15,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 14,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 10,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 8,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 7,759 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 7,601 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,592 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 7,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 4,023 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 3,144 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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30 VC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 30 VC, 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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What year was 30 VC registered?

30 VC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is 30 VC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 30 VC shows 16 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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