2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.7L Petrol · OU05 LXM
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.7L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 197,759 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU05 LXM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2022
- 197,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU05 LXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (OU05 LXM) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OU05 LXM Mileage History
- 07/06/2022197,759 mi
- 08/06/2022197,759 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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