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968 JYD

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,726 mi
Last recorded72,726 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration968 JYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 72,726 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 66,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,090 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,181 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 57,940 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,817 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,274 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,012 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,362 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,504 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 43,504 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,801 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 35,487 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,819 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,208 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,779 miles

Advise right front tyre worn on extream inside edge.

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)

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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968 JYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 968 JYD, 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 968 JYD registered?

968 JYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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