2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.8L Petrol · LN05 PHJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2005. Recorded mileage 114,801 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN05 PHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 114,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN05 PHJ 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 (LN05 PHJ) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LN05 PHJ Mileage History
- 14/04/202399,295 mi
- 15/04/2024105,208 mi+5,913 mi
- 17/04/2024105,212 mi+4 mi
- 16/04/2025114,666 mi+9,454 mi
- 25/04/2025114,801 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 7,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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