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452 DCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,193 mi
Last recorded87,193 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration452 DCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 87,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,412 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 15 Mar 2023 80,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

o/s n/s rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,993 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,870 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 76,869 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,843 miles

front and rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,806 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 71,802 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s front shocker lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,352 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 61,979 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,077 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise rear pads worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,016 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise n/s front tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

advise rear pads worn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,337 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front & rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s front tyre worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,412 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise underbody kit fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise sill covers fitted

advise underbody kit fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,229 miles

advise front tyres worn

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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452 DCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 90,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 452 DCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 452 DCJ registered?

452 DCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is 452 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 452 DCJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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