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2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

168,307 mi
Last recorded168,307 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 DV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 168,307 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 168,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 147,342 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 146,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 133,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 133,490 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 124,994 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,362 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close,worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 117,361 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close,worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 108,607 miles

both headlamps deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing low

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,025 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Oct 2019 106,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear parts of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lens covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,326 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Oct 2018 102,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,112 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front slight play at hub

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,252 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,673 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,796 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,193 miles

o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/sr,n/s/r tyres on wearbands 1.6mm

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,528 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 38,523 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,904 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 36,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2009 34,323 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 34,321 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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7 DV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 7 DV, 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 7 DV registered?

7 DV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 December 2005.

Is 7 DV safe to buy?

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