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OU54 VPD

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,261 mi
Last recorded138,261 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 VPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 138,261 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 133,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 123,808 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 109,968 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on friction surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked/Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer brake pad visually appears to be breaking/crumbling apart (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked/Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 94,570 miles

Nearside + Offside front jacking points corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Smell of diesel from under engine covers

Pass 30 Jan 2020 93,137 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,258 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,753 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,533 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 81,368 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 130,131 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,105 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 79,328 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,573 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 76,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 69,951 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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OU54 VPD 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 OU54 VPD, 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 OU54 VPD registered?

OU54 VPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is OU54 VPD safe to buy?

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