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A4 DKR

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,138 mi
Last recorded64,138 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 64,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 63,076 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 62,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,094 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 53,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,073 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,986 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,387 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,032 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,912 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,072 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 20,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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A4 DKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A4 DKR, 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 A4 DKR registered?

A4 DKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is A4 DKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 DKR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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