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AVZ 8105

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,569 mi
Last recorded160,569 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVZ 8105
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 160,569 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 160,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 151,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower joint (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 151,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 136,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 126,683 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 126,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,320 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 117,085 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,206 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,395 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 81,395 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,263 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,766 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,341 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,113 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,390 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,830 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,178 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear lamp cracked

offside rear tyre inner side wall cut no cords exposed

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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AVZ 8105 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AVZ 8105, 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 AVZ 8105 registered?

AVZ 8105 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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