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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
General Information
- Registration SW05XAH
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model S-Class
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3724cc
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- Expires 29 Sep 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,776 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- rusted below vehicle
- Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,434 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2023 6 Jun 202612 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,058 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp is corroded/cracked but secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens pitted. Beam pattern evident but poor
- Parking brake has only just met requirements and may require repair or adjustment
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,948 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,692 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
28 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,522 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
26 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,522 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,881 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017 6 Jun 202622 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,123 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,015 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,615 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,463 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202611 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,143 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012 6 Jun 202626 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,222 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
22 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,511 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010 6 Jun 202619 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,175 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2009 6 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!
SW05XAH was registered on 2005-05-31
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