2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · LN55 VNT
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 177,847 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LN55 VNT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2024
- 177,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LN55 VNT Mileage History
- 25/01/200732,008 mi
- 02/07/200739,910 mi+7,902 mi
- 03/12/200863,043 mi+23,133 mi
- 14/04/201084,948 mi+21,905 mi
- 14/04/201084,948 mi
- 13/05/201196,650 mi+11,702 mi
- 08/05/2012100,368 mi+3,718 mi
- 09/07/2013108,575 mi+8,207 mi
- 02/07/2014115,216 mi+6,641 mi
- 07/08/2015121,473 mi+6,257 mi
- 03/08/2016131,000 mi+9,527 mi
- 04/08/2017140,356 mi+9,356 mi
- 05/06/2018146,687 mi+6,331 mi
- 31/05/2019155,549 mi+8,862 mi
- 30/11/2020165,668 mi+10,119 mi
- 30/11/2020165,671 mi+3 mi
- 31/01/2022277,353 km
- 23/02/2022172,421 mi
- 23/02/2022172,449 mi+28 mi
- 21/02/2023177,438 mi+4,989 mi
- 10/04/2024177,845 mi+407 mi
- 10/04/2024177,847 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,475 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LN55 VNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LN55 VNT) between January 2007 and April 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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