2005 MERCEDES S-Class3.2L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on November 21, 2025, at 93,144 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend after a period of significant mechanical neglect in 2023 and 2024. The absence of defects in the most recent test indicates that the previous owner addressed the critical safety and mechanical failures that previously caused the car to fail its MOT on multiple occasions. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 93,144 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,435 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between the November 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 3,811 miles leading into the 2025 inspection. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluids due to age and periods of inactivity. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension geometry, as the record shows recurring failures with ball joints and track rod ends. The 2023 and 2024 failures highlighted excessive wear in the nearside front lower suspension arm, which requires thorough checking to ensure no new play has developed. Furthermore, the 2024 failure for missing road wheel fixings across all four wheels suggests a lapse in basic maintenance standards; a buyer should verify that all wheel bolts are currently torqued to specification. The history also reveals past issues with tyre integrity, evidenced by the 2023 failure for exposed cords and structural ply separation. Given the age of the S-Class and the low mileage, the buyer should inspect for sidewall cracking and dry rot on the tyres, even if the tread depth appears sufficient. While the headlamp lenses were noted as defective across several years, the current units should be checked for clouding or moisture ingress which could affect light output over time.