free car check
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
General Information
- Registration OV55ZTS
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model S-Class
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 3222cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 26 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 245,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear parking brake limits just met
- Offside Rear light lens damaged
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 235,848 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle has under tray not allowing full inspection
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 224,615 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2019 26 Jun 202624 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 224,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 213,777 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak gearbox () Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 213,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak gearbox () Dangerous
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working on wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 194,414 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
- front brake pads wearing low
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
31 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 194,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe leaking corroded (front to rear pipes, split at rear) (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light flashing when indicator on.(substitute light) (1.4.A.2h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- BRAKE PIPE FAILURE DURING TEST, PERFORMANCE NOT CARRIED OUT.
- stone chip in front screen.
- oil leak.
- front metal brake pipes corroding.
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 181,572 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016 26 Jun 202617 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 181,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 173,167 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
12 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 173,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
15 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 155,741 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
5 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 155,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
20 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 134,630 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
20 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 134,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,668 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,186 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2009 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV55ZTS was registered on 2005-12-02
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.