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520 PPD

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

205,558 mi
Last recorded205,558 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration520 PPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 205,558 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 198,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2024 190,776 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 183,628 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 183,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 174,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 166,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 160,822 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 149,419 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 138,165 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 128,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 117,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2015 105,672 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges. almost through to cords

Fail 19 May 2015 105,672 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges. almost through to cords

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,274 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 55,359 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 17 May 2010 44,367 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 May 2009 35,149 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,192 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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520 PPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 520 PPD, 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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520 PPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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