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489 AOU

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,837 mi
Last recorded64,837 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration489 AOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 59,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 54,702 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower rear ball joint has a considerable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perished , rear tyres close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 41,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 41,614 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,631 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,456 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Mar 2008 11,976 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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489 AOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 489 AOU, 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 489 AOU registered?

489 AOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is 489 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 489 AOU shows 19 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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