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A28 KRR

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests36 (34 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 KRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

34 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,759 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 149,493 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 113,753 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 141,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 108,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 140,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 103,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 139,881 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 100,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 139,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 95,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 132,992 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 131,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,386 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 117,185 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 111,167 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,513 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 104,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,886 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 96,558 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 89,988 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,738 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,031 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,571 miles

child seat fitted to rear seat

Pass 13 Jun 2015 71,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,638 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 54,080 miles

slight cracking in rear tyres

small chips in zone A on screen

Fail 15 Jun 2013 48,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,800 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,478 miles

EPB not testabe with decelerometer,not testable with RBT, constant 4WD.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,151 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 39,041 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,034 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,002 miles

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

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

windscreen has damage outside swept area.

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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A28 KRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A28 KRR, 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 A28 KRR registered?

A28 KRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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