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AV55 RFX

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,035 mi
Last recorded62,035 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 RFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 62,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 58,182 miles

o/s/f wing and front bumper damaged

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,175 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 57,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 May 2018 56,906 miles

Front body damage, nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 56,906 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater insecure damaged and lens missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front body damage, nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 55,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door mirror damaged

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under tray fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 19 Jan 2016 54,495 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under tray fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

epc warning system activated on on board computer

Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

computer control fault warning on

small accident damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,281 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,403 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,484 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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AV55 RFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV55 RFX, 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 AV55 RFX registered?

AV55 RFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AV55 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 RFX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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