Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2005 Mercedes S-Class 3.2L Diesel · VE05 UKT

VE05 UKT

2005 Mercedes S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2005. Recorded mileage 170,869 miles. MOT valid until 05/09/2026. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES S-Class
Year / Origin
2005 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 05/09/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
170,869 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/09/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
3222cc
Mechanical Assessment

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VE05 UKT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
  • 170,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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VE05 UKT Mileage History

  1. 21/08/2023165,560 mi
  2. 07/09/2023165,597 mi+37 mi
  3. 22/08/2024168,497 mi+2,900 mi
  4. 11/08/2025170,869 mi+2,372 mi
  5. 11/08/2025170,869 mi

Average of roughly 2,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VE05 UKT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 18 Jun 2026, 07:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes S-Class (VE05 UKT) between August 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.

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