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RK54 AXA

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,747 mi
Last recorded68,747 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 AXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 68,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 66,336 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 65,972 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 65,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 65,698 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both, brackets deteriorated, (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,845 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,048 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON GEAR BOX

Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,394 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 62,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage, and worn, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 60,478 miles

front brake disc's scored up.

front number plate has marks on centre.

offside front tyre cracked & perished on side wall.

Fail 8 Feb 2019 60,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake disc's scored up.

front number plate has marks on centre.

offside front tyre cracked & perished on side wall.

rear brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,162 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,598 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear surface corrosion both rear brake pipes

fuel breather pipe corroded

gear box oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 59,538 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear surface corrosion both rear brake pipes

fuel breather pipe corroded

gear box oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,383 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 54,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,311 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,729 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,940 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 37,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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RK54 AXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol 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 RK54 AXA, 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 RK54 AXA registered?

RK54 AXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is RK54 AXA safe to buy?

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