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MK55 RKA

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,532 mi
Last recorded102,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 102,532 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 99,243 miles

General under-body corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens going slightly misty. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 94,929 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2022 89,635 miles

Engine cover fitted

Lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,578 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 83,578 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60r1689y (5.2.3 (e))

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

dipstick broken

handbrake performance only just passed

Fail 9 Dec 2020 82,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60r1689y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

dipstick broken

handbrake performance only just passed

Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint on camber arm at bottom of shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 79,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint on camber arm at bottom of shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint on camber arm at bottom of shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 69,430 miles

front tyres worn edges

Fail 18 Nov 2017 69,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres worn edges

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,090 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,594 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,538 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,790 miles

object in swept area of drivers view less than 40mm

Fail 22 Aug 2012 27,730 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

object in swept area of drivers view less than 40mm

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,118 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,957 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,230 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,463 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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MK55 RKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK55 RKA, 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 MK55 RKA registered?

MK55 RKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MK55 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 RKA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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