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50 DE

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,346 mi
Last recorded62,346 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 DE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 62,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not showing white light

Pass 30 Jan 2023 58,341 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 56,375 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,255 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 55,255 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,891 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 52,891 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 47,276 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn,scored and corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,852 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,558 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished /cracked inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,487 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,863 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 16,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 11,872 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 6,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 5,375 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 5,375 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 3,461 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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50 DE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 50 DE, 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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50 DE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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