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BF05 VKA

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,070 mi
Last recorded97,070 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 97,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,682 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 59,682 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 18 Mar 2015 47,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 47,225 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 47,222 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 44,253 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 44,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,191 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,649 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 51,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 43,374 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,236 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,044 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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BF05 VKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF05 VKA, 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 BF05 VKA registered?

BF05 VKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 VKA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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