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AU54 NSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,023 mi
Last recorded170,023 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 NSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 170,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 162,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn inner edge also slight stepped on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 153,123 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 144,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 136,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 128,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 119,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 109,795 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)

both rear brake pipes (to brake hoses) slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 103,136 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 94,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,190 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 79,160 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,056 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,830 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AU54 NSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AU54 NSZ, 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 AU54 NSZ registered?

AU54 NSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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