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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

LS05 DYNMOT history

LS05 DYN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 227,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LS05 DYN silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
227,089 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DYN was last recorded at 227,089 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,225 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
864 miles
Average per year
9,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,089 miles
  • 2025 – 226,225 miles
  • 2023 – 225,332 miles
  • 2022 – 223,586 miles
  • 2021 – 220,920 miles
  • 2020 – 217,057 miles
  • 2019 – 208,640 miles
  • 2018 – 202,331 miles
  • 2017 – 191,793 miles
  • 2016 – 181,747 miles
  • 2015 – 178,714 miles
  • 2014 – 170,545 miles
  • 2013 – 160,333 miles
  • 2012 – 154,958 miles
  • 2011 – 146,698 miles
  • 2010 – 136,332 miles
  • 2009 – 119,705 miles
  • 2008 – 111,757 miles
  • 2007 – 80,836 miles
  • 2006 – 44,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,089 miles
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,089 miles (+864)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    227,089 miles
    Test number
    820025364738
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass226,225 miles (+893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    226,225 miles
    Test number
    612466729036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass225,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    225,332 miles
    Test number
    850202142206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside lower sills corroded

  4. Fail225,332 miles (+1,746)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,332 miles
    Test number
    544763580075
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside lower sills corroded

  5. Pass223,586 miles (+2,666)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    223,586 miles
    Test number
    235175021002
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass220,920 miles (+3,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    220,920 miles
    Test number
    105965944742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass217,057 miles (+8,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    217,057 miles
    Test number
    750650916379
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass208,640 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    208,640 miles
    Test number
    644893417213
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail208,606 miles (+6,275)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,606 miles
    Test number
    789434542080
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass202,331 miles (+63)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    202,331 miles
    Test number
    667947967535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUndergone repair on the dpf by welding

  11. Fail202,268 miles (+10,475)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,268 miles
    Test number
    946802129623
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUndergone repair on the dpf by welding

  12. Pass191,793 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    191,793 miles
    Test number
    690978437740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndergone welding repair on the CAT

  13. Fail191,756 miles (+10,009)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,756 miles
    Test number
    179426929575
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndergone welding repair on the CAT

  14. Pass181,747 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    181,747 miles
    Test number
    505241717644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Fail181,655 miles (+2,941)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,655 miles
    Test number
    837708820335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass178,714 miles (+8,169)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    178,714 miles
    Test number
    209396465008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass170,545 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    170,545 miles
    Test number
    389549234081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail170,545 miles (+10,212)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,545 miles
    Test number
    297286234070
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass160,333 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    160,333 miles
    Test number
    179424613443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail160,328 miles (+5,370)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,328 miles
    Test number
    128497003051
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass154,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    154,958 miles
    Test number
    446505122056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail154,958 miles (+8,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,958 miles
    Test number
    869314022070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass146,698 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    146,698 miles
    Test number
    735311421058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail146,697 miles (+10,365)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,697 miles
    Test number
    545900821053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass136,332 miles (+16,627)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    136,332 miles
    Test number
    432265010070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass119,705 miles (+7,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    119,705 miles
    Test number
    804137919105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  27. Pass111,757 miles (+18,480)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    421516448340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass93,277 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,277 miles
    Test number
    481724318156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail93,273 miles (+12,437)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,273 miles
    Test number
    953353918143
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass80,836 miles (+22,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    80,836 miles
    Test number
    642925227353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass57,913 miles (+13,879)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    283561717457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass44,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,034 miles
    Test number
    112841826397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 DYN

Does LS05 DYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DYN is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DYN?
The MOT on LS05 DYN is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 DYN done?
LS05 DYN was recorded at 227,089 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 9,537 miles a year.
Has LS05 DYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DYN has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 DYN 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 DYN find?
LS05 DYN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; nearside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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