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A17 TLR

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,071 mi
Last recorded132,071 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 132,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 129,828 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn not excessive monitor as my wear more as driven (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 126,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 126,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 123,233 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn have a lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,506 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,550 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 98,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,121 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,740 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 81,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,855 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,275 miles

Front brake discs inner edge corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 479,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,861 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,519 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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A17 TLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A17 TLR, 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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A17 TLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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