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2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.7L Petrol · LS05 BYD

LS05 BYD

2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.7L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2005. Recorded mileage 95,845 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21 Sept 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
95,845 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21 Sept 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
3724cc

LS05 BYD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
  • 95,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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LS05 BYD Mileage History

  1. 10/03/202291,669 mi
  2. 11/01/202493,822 mi+2,153 mi
  3. 03/04/202594,842 mi+1,020 mi
  4. 23/09/202695,845 mi+1,003 mi

Average of roughly 920 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

LS05 BYD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 10:19
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LS05 BYD) between March 2022 and September 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

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