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A12 AXN

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,107 mi
Last recorded171,107 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 171,107 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 169,119 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 169,119 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2023 167,188 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 165,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm, ball joint to inner engine side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 163,216 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 161,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 160,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 155,834 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 151,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 150,501 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer sides

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner side

Pass 14 Oct 2016 146,668 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 146,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 141,555 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 137,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 133,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 133,223 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 129,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 129,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 124,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to obtain emissions read out as engine is running clean

Pass 16 Oct 2010 119,212 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 113,111 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 102,461 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,557 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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A12 AXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A12 AXN, 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 A12 AXN registered?

A12 AXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is A12 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 AXN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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