2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · KU55 XLR
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 219,228 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU55 XLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 219,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU55 XLR 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 (KU55 XLR) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KU55 XLR Mileage History
- 08/06/2022197,407 mi
- 03/06/2023205,042 mi+7,635 mi
- 31/05/2024215,463 mi+10,421 mi
- 03/09/2025219,228 mi+3,765 mi
- 03/09/2025219,228 mi
Average of roughly 6,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Airmatic suspension collapseSerious
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- SBC brake system failureSerious
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