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AP54 SXK

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,744 mi
Last recorded167,744 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 167,744 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 164,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 164,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 148,891 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 148,891 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 138,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 137,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror side repeater not work (1.4.A.2c)

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

under-tray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 121,742 miles

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

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

manufacturer engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 121,742 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

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

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

manufacturer engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 103,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,326 miles

Engine Cover & Under-Tray Fitted

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 103,325 miles

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

Engine Cover & Under-Tray Fitted

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,367 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,730 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,390 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,765 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,258 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm

Slight corrosion to O/S front to rear/rear metal brake pipe.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,373 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,492 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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AP54 SXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP54 SXK, 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 AP54 SXK registered?

AP54 SXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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