2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · KX05 YXJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 199,924 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX05 YXJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 199,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX05 YXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (KX05 YXJ) between February 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
KX05 YXJ Mileage History
- 11/02/200873,798 mi
- 28/04/200876,276 mi+2,478 mi
- 15/04/2009106,882 mi+30,606 mi
- 15/04/2009106,882 mi
- 26/06/2010153,532 mi+46,650 mi
- 16/09/2011121,147 mi-32,385 mi
- 09/10/2012122,447 mi+1,300 mi
- 02/12/2013123,969 mi+1,522 mi
- 09/03/2015129,621 mi+5,652 mi
- 24/03/2016134,801 mi+5,180 mi
- 29/04/2023138,297 mi+3,496 mi
- 11/04/2024186,335 mi+48,038 mi
- 18/04/2024186,339 mi+4 mi
- 14/04/2025193,559 mi+7,220 mi
- 30/04/2025193,676 mi+117 mi
- 07/04/2026199,924 mi+6,248 mi
- 07/04/2026199,924 mi
Average of roughly 6,949 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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