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500 FOX

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,948 mi
Last recorded101,948 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 FOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 101,948 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 101,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 94,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,089 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and in poor condition (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,546 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES BOTH HEADLAMP IMAGES JUST ACCEPTABLE

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,786 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 61,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,816 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,601 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,751 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,397 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,297 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 27 Aug 2009 15,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,904 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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500 FOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver 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 500 FOX, 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 500 FOX registered?

500 FOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is 500 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 FOX 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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