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A20 BPT

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 79,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 78,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 76,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,516 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 71,941 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,346 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,098 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,665 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,472 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,721 miles

1 exhaust bracket come away but the exhaust is still secure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,534 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,963 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,838 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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A20 BPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A20 BPT, 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 A20 BPT registered?

A20 BPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is A20 BPT safe to buy?

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