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AF05 MWL

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,276 mi
Last recorded198,276 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 198,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 188,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flixe pipe slightly damaged but no leak

Pass 15 May 2021 188,435 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 185,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 173,831 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 173,807 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking leaks when being jacked up (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak coolant low/possible leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 153,090 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly misshapen inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,877 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 132,563 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 25 Jan 2016 124,515 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,841 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 90,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,819 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,819 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,632 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)

both front tyres started to perish/crack

Fail 28 Mar 2011 54,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

both front tyres started to perish/crack

front brake discs pitted on inner face/pads 70% worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,886 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,861 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,676 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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AF05 MWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF05 MWL, 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 AF05 MWL registered?

AF05 MWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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