2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · DK55 TYT
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 96,375 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK55 TYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 96,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK55 TYT 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 (DK55 TYT) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak nearside brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
DK55 TYT Mileage History
- 07/09/202390,035 mi
- 08/09/202390,036 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/202491,227 mi+1,191 mi
- 05/09/202593,722 mi+2,495 mi
- 11/09/202696,375 mi+2,653 mi
Average of roughly 2,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Airmatic suspension collapseSerious
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- SBC brake system failureSerious
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