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RX55 TUV

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,752 mi
Last recorded104,752 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 TUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 104,752 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,131 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 103,129 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 102,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 98,509 miles

Rear differential leaking fluid

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 88,972 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,058 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,015 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,908 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 72,973 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,510 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,014 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,827 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,273 miles

both front tyres getting low on edeges

both front tyres scrubbing badly inner edges

light stone chips windscreen

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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RX55 TUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel 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 RX55 TUV, 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 RX55 TUV registered?

RX55 TUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is RX55 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 TUV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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