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AK55 RSX

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,653 mi
Last recorded128,653 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 128,653 miles

Advise EPC light on dash display

Advise brake pad warning light on dash display

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 128,313 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Advise EPC light on dash display

Advise brake pad warning light on dash display

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 121,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,709 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,548 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,745 miles

Centre Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on osf tyre outer edge

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 45,086 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 45,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,279 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 29,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AK55 RSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK55 RSX, 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 AK55 RSX registered?

AK55 RSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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