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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

555 MAXMOT history

555 MAX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 67,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

555 MAX silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,614 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
555 MAX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

555 MAX was last recorded at 67,614 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,215 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,399 miles
Average per year
2,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,614 miles
  • 2024 – 65,215 miles
  • 2023 – 62,145 miles
  • 2022 – 56,697 miles
  • 2021 – 53,883 miles
  • 2019 – 52,675 miles
  • 2018 – 49,418 miles
  • 2017 – 46,656 miles
  • 2016 – 43,521 miles
  • 2015 – 40,240 miles
  • 2014 – 38,012 miles
  • 2013 – 35,128 miles
  • 2012 – 33,581 miles
  • 2011 – 31,825 miles
  • 2010 – 28,866 miles
  • 2009 – 25,482 miles
  • 2008 – 20,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,614 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,614 miles (+2,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,614 miles
    Test number
    538148873236
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
  2. Pass65,215 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,215 miles
    Test number
    355512704516
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail65,212 miles (+3,067)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,212 miles
    Test number
    631703086516
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass62,145 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,145 miles
    Test number
    257960008627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,697 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,697 miles
    Test number
    823560234009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,883 miles (+1,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,883 miles
    Test number
    716126125423
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on some brake pipes
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wall scuffed
    • AdvisoryRear tyres over half worn and lightly edged
  7. Pass52,675 miles (+3,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    384472424196
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass49,418 miles (+2,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,418 miles
    Test number
    555318133893
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass46,656 miles (+3,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,656 miles
    Test number
    391591062611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass43,521 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    694096056933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,240 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,240 miles
    Test number
    262030917893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,012 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,012 miles
    Test number
    125951124321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,128 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,128 miles
    Test number
    417445613454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,581 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,581 miles
    Test number
    297725032342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,825 miles (+130)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,825 miles
    Test number
    486786901344
    • NoteNoise from NSR wheel suspect handbrake shoes
  16. Fail31,695 miles (+2,829)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,695 miles
    Test number
    465060901375
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNoise from NSR wheel suspect handbrake shoes
  17. Pass28,866 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,866 miles
    Test number
    362150100301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass25,482 miles (+5,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,482 miles
    Test number
    822060019334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass20,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,246 miles
    Test number
    122339028383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 555 MAX

What vehicle is registration 555 MAX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 555 MAX on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 24 Nov 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 555 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 555 MAX is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 555 MAX?
The MOT on 555 MAX is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 555 MAX done?
555 MAX was recorded at 67,614 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,789 miles a year.
Has 555 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 555 MAX has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on 555 MAX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 555 MAX find?
555 MAX passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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