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AK55 RSY

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,759 mi
Last recorded113,759 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 113,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 113,758 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 110,452 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 106,576 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 106,576 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge alos perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,990 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,051 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,560 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 91,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,847 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,884 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 2015 79,181 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,550 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 67,550 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,479 miles

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)

front and rear pads wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,869 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 54,869 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,831 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,906 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,738 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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AK55 RSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 RSY registered?

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

Is AK55 RSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 RSY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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