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PJ55 XDA

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,190 mi
Last recorded56,190 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 56,190 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 55,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 54,841 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 54,837 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excess blow fexi and exhaust joints heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 50,209 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 50,209 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,971 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 46,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Hydro-pneumatic suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,312 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 45,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 42,828 miles

emissions undetected peak

Fail 14 Nov 2018 42,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

emissions undetected peak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,347 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,625 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,772 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,911 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 29,461 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 29,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,405 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 24,212 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 24,212 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,603 miles

All tyres perished and begining to crack, no cords/ply visible at this time.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,934 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 XDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

PJ55 XDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is PJ55 XDA safe to buy?

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