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B11 GVV

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,204 mi
Last recorded55,204 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 55,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 46,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 46,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,035 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 42,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 40,295 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,013 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 37,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,397 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,714 miles

no smoke reading detected

Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,453 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,872 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no smoke detected at exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,281 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no smoke reading detected car too clean

Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,817 miles

underside not fully checked due to plastic undertrays

Pass 30 Aug 2010 12,544 miles

underside not fully checked due to plastic undertrays

Pass 31 Aug 2009 7,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 674 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 GVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

B11 GVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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