2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · YU54 ZPE
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 02 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 226,216 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YU54 ZPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 226,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YU54 ZPE MOT History
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-Benz S-Class (YU54 ZPE) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YU54 ZPE Mileage History
- 10/03/2023204,893 mi
- 13/03/2023204,896 mi+3 mi
- 06/03/2024215,351 mi+10,455 mi
- 13/03/2024215,355 mi+4 mi
- 10/07/2025226,216 mi+10,861 mi
Average of roughly 9,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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