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AY55 KEU

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,437 mi
Last recorded149,437 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 149,437 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 149,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 145,632 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 145,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 135,326 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,386 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 126,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,090 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,926 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 90,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,124 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,686 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,475 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions are to clean to register on the smoke meter

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,697 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,694 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 52,694 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,297 miles

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

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 KEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY55 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

AY55 KEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is AY55 KEU safe to buy?

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