2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · MX55 MHV
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 05/09/2005. Recorded mileage 175,026 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 3222cc
MX55 MHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/06/2025
- 175,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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MX55 MHV Mileage History
- 01/03/2022153,247 mi
- 03/03/2022153,249 mi+2 mi
- 08/06/2023158,978 mi+5,729 mi
- 19/06/2024165,328 mi+6,350 mi
- 23/06/2025175,026 mi+9,698 mi
Average of roughly 6,575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MX55 MHV 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 (MX55 MHV) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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