Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

LS05 BYDMOT history

LS05 BYD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LS05 BYD black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,845 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,482 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS05 BYD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 BYD was last recorded at 95,845 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,842 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,003 miles
Average per year
3,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,845 miles
  • 2025 – 94,842 miles
  • 2024 – 93,822 miles
  • 2022 – 91,669 miles
  • 2021 – 89,489 miles
  • 2019 – 86,879 miles
  • 2018 – 81,762 miles
  • 2017 – 80,870 miles
  • 2016 – 77,519 miles
  • 2015 – 75,384 miles
  • 2013 – 71,626 miles
  • 2011 – 64,913 miles
  • 2010 – 56,490 miles
  • 2009 – 46,639 miles
  • 2008 – 31,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,845 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,845 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,845 miles
    Test number
    505085897731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,842 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,842 miles
    Test number
    414163949894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,822 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,822 miles
    Test number
    230703120374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,669 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    225141842494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,489 miles (+2,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,489 miles
    Test number
    870759856409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,879 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,879 miles
    Test number
    738841286126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,762 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    870900144955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,870 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    565066561453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,519 miles (+2,135)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,519 miles
    Test number
    904312249536
    • DangerousBrake test not carried out due to the condition of front brakes
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake pad metal backing rubbing on disc (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  10. Pass75,384 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,384 miles
    Test number
    129940035438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,626 miles (+6,713)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,626 miles
    Test number
    205333853323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,913 miles (+8,423)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    837174331348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare wheel fitted to o/s/front.

  13. Pass56,490 miles (+9,851)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,490 miles
    Test number
    821993340339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    312325839329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,639 miles (+14,666)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    362595939339
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  16. Pass31,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    513682048106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,973 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    914712948133
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LS05 BYD

Does LS05 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 BYD is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BYD?
The MOT on LS05 BYD is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 BYD done?
LS05 BYD was recorded at 95,845 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,482 miles a year.
Has LS05 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BYD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on LS05 BYD 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 LS05 BYD find?
LS05 BYD passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LS05B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.