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AE55 XVN

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,130 mi
Last recorded140,130 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 140,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 132,076 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 132,076 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 125,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 121,840 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,075 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 114,070 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,911 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 71,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,129 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 63,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,607 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2010 44,208 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,343 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,276 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 28,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,328 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 18,460 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,455 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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AE55 XVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AE55 XVN, 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 AE55 XVN registered?

AE55 XVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AE55 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XVN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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