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462 F

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,230 mi
Last recorded110,230 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration462 F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 110,230 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2026 110,230 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 108,934 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 108,917 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 107,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 106,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 105,847 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 105,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 104,534 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 104,164 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,261 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,630 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,391 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,262 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,828 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,635 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,221 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 23 Nov 2009 79,415 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 75,954 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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462 F is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 462 F, 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 462 F registered?

462 F is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is 462 F safe to buy?

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