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AD03 PRD

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,514 mi
Last recorded143,514 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 PRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 143,514 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 143,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 143,486 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSR OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OSF NSF (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF NSF REAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage missing OSF (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 140,074 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 136,731 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 136,050 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Fail 19 Jan 2023 136,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2022 133,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 132,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,696 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint air strut mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,408 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,990 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,916 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,362 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 88,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,147 miles

offside rear driveshaft gaiter damaged

rear brake discs poor condition/corrosion evident

Fail 14 Jun 2011 75,147 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge wear

offside rear driveshaft gaiter damaged

rear brake discs poor condition/corrosion evident

Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear discs condition becoming poor

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,259 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 50,259 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,504 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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AD03 PRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD03 PRD, 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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AD03 PRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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