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B11 DPA

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,127 mi
Last recorded97,127 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 94,805 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,851 miles

Offside Front Upper Air suspension gaiter slight damaged.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Oct 2021 92,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Air suspension gaiter slight damaged.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,991 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 90,569 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 88,273 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,795 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 85,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced excessively low output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak covered in oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stays very weak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,511 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,120 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,673 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,623 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 70,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,568 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 8 Jul 2010 51,782 miles

offside front tyre is slightly wearing on the inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,484 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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B11 DPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel 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 B11 DPA, 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 B11 DPA registered?

B11 DPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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