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PF55 UKL

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,337 mi
Last recorded76,337 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 UKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 76,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 68,498 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 65,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight ams (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,815 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,564 miles

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under body covers/shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Oct 2018 45,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on tread edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 44,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,731 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,699 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 41,699 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 41,699 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,651 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,257 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,726 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,229 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,833 miles

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

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

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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PF55 UKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PF55 UKL, 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 PF55 UKL registered?

PF55 UKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is PF55 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF55 UKL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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