MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Door mirror glass slightly discoloured.
Offside Rear Jacking block missing.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Jacking block missing.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Jacking block missing.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17/101H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Jacking block missing.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear tyres worn on edges. Both have just under 3mm tread depth left.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Jacking block missing.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn close to wear indicators and scrubbing off on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers, Under trays and side covers fitted obscuring some components
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Engine cover and under tray fitted.
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine cover and under tray fitted.
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear tyres wearing close to limit on edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear tyres wearing close to limit on edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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AY05 MGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 AY05 MGO, 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 AY05 MGO registered?
AY05 MGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 April 2005.
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