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70 ELF

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,346 mi
Last recorded46,346 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 ELF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 46,346 miles

handbrake efforts low and overall just legal at 16%

Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 46,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 45,852 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 45,570 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,357 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,161 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,939 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,765 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,612 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 39,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2011 39,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,547 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 3 Jan 2008 24,705 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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70 ELF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 70 ELF, 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 70 ELF registered?

70 ELF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is 70 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 70 ELF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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