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AE54 VYR

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,042 mi
Last recorded209,042 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 209,042 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 143,855 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 143,845 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,851 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,463 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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AE54 VYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE54 VYR, 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 AE54 VYR registered?

AE54 VYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is AE54 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 VYR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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