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PHS 2

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,500 mi
Last recorded148,500 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHS 2
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 148,500 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 146,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 143,507 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 141,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 139,349 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 137,064 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 135,217 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 135,217 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 131,479 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 126,967 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,363 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 123,165 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2014 117,407 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

nearside rear brake hose twisted

Fail 10 Dec 2014 117,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine managment light indicating a fault

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

nearside rear brake hose twisted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 104,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 104,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,994 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,247 miles

o/s sill damaged

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,035 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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PHS 2 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol 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 PHS 2, 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 PHS 2 registered?

PHS 2 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is PHS 2 safe to buy?

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