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OE55 RHV

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,339 mi
Last recorded60,339 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 RHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 60,339 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,543 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 54,600 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 52,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,386 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))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 47,101 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 44,244 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,074 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 42,143 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,849 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,960 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm ball joint play in to shocker

Fail 17 Dec 2012 37,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/f lower arm ball joint play in to shocker

Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,430 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,083 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,786 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,490 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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OE55 RHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OE55 RHV, 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 OE55 RHV registered?

OE55 RHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is OE55 RHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 RHV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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