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A1 EUM

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,763 mi
Last recorded153,763 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 153,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 153,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all brake pipe cover mud rusty

too bad cheked rusty cover in full mud

Fail 20 Jul 2021 153,697 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating front and rear low read (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened bush come out from link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault brake light sing show fault y on dash board (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all brake pipe cover mud rusty

too bad cheked rusty cover in full mud

Pass 20 Jul 2020 152,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight damages on wall also on boaderlin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 152,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault tragal singshowin (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight damages on wall also on boaderlin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 147,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all cover in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/f n/s top ball joint slight play

undernith to muddy

Fail 5 Jul 2019 147,319 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all cover in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/f n/s top ball joint slight play

undernith to muddy

Pass 20 Jul 2018 146,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged all orther cover badly in dirte (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 146,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/f both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/f both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged all orther cover badly in dirte (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 142,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 137,711 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 137,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 131,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 123,941 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 123,941 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s hand brake slight lower onbrake perfomens

n/s hand brake slight lower then o/f

Fail 17 Jun 2013 116,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 116,417 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2012 109,403 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 103,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 103,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 94,232 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 94,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,870 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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A1 EUM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A1 EUM, 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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A1 EUM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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