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AY05 MGO

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,028 mi
Last recorded143,028 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 143,028 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 142,280 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,973 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 133,971 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 127,084 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,382 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 107,889 miles

Engine covers, Under trays and side covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,702 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,240 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 92,239 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,766 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,858 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 70,857 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,693 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,109 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,904 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,586 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 31,586 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,979 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,449 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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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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