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391 MAL

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration391 MAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 78,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 76,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 76,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,154 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 72,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,012 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,343 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 68,343 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,978 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,678 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,682 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,280 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,920 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,662 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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391 MAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 391 MAL, 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 391 MAL registered?

391 MAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is 391 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 391 MAL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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