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555 MAX

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,614 mi
Last recorded67,614 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 MAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 67,614 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2024 65,215 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2024 65,212 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 62,145 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 56,697 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,883 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light corrosion on some brake pipes

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

rear tyres over half worn and lightly edged

Pass 24 Dec 2019 52,675 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,521 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,240 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 38,012 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,128 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,825 miles

Noise from NSR wheel suspect handbrake shoes

Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Noise from NSR wheel suspect handbrake shoes

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,866 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,246 miles

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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555 MAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 555 MAX, 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 555 MAX registered?

555 MAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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