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AY55 DYF

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Beige Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,100 mi
Last recorded123,100 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 DYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 123,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under tray fitted abstracting some component

Pass 20 Jul 2023 120,077 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear wheel welded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 113,682 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective nearside flange clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both nearside road wheels have been welded

oil around engine and in under tray

Fail 15 Jul 2022 113,679 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure both centre rears (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rears performance low 14% needs more than 16% (1.4.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective nearside flange clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear noise. stone between disc and back plate

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both nearside road wheels have been welded

oil around engine and in under tray

Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 110,978 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,388 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,809 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 85,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,840 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 59,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,089 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,805 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,488 miles

engine light on

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,067 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,437 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,897 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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AY55 DYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Beige with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY55 DYF, 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 AY55 DYF registered?

AY55 DYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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