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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E
General Information
- Registration OV55ZTT
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2987cc
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- Expires 09 Dec 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 162,551 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 162,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,650 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH INNER WING (1.1.11 (c))
6 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,920 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 158,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,492 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,820 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2022 26 Jun 20261 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,320 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,474 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020 26 Jun 20263 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
24 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,425 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,341 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018 26 Jun 20261 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,884 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,830 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear child seat
- under trays fitted
25 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,927 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016 26 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,784 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,548 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
14 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,670 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,670 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,446 MI
26 Jun 202623 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,446 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2012 26 Jun 20269 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,841 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011 26 Jun 202614 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,816 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2010 26 Jun 20268 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
21 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,548 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2009 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV55ZTT was registered on 2005-11-30
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