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PX05 KBE

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,687 mi
Last recorded80,687 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 KBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 80,687 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 80,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 71,317 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,455 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 64,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 60,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 56,019 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,787 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,312 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads maybe getting low.

Nearside rear suspension strut damp.

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Surface rust on all brake discs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,247 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,973 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,292 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,463 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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PX05 KBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PX05 KBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX05 KBE registered?

PX05 KBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is PX05 KBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX05 KBE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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