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PJ55 PZU

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,043 mi
Last recorded95,043 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 PZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 95,043 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 92,111 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 91,789 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 91,406 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 91,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2021 87,665 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 83,988 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 83,988 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 81,933 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 81,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 79,725 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 79,725 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 74,155 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 68,339 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise near side rear tyre,tread starting to wear low

advise off side door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front lower suspension arm bushes worn-wearing

advise front screen chipped

advise off side rear tyre wearing low and unevenly,close to legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,581 miles

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly (225/55 17)

Too clean to register emissions

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,248 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,612 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly (225/55 17)

Vehicle too clean to register emissions test

Fail 5 Jan 2009 28,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,514 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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PJ55 PZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PJ55 PZU, 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 PJ55 PZU registered?

PJ55 PZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ55 PZU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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