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1 RKY

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,539 mi
Last recorded24,539 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 RKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,539 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 22,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,054 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2008 13,293 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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1 RKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 90,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 RKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 RKY registered?

1 RKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is 1 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 RKY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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