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BF54 RLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

217,987 mi
Last recorded217,987 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 217,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by welded brackets (cracked) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 217,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by welded brackets (cracked) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 206,579 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

towing electrical socket changed to seven pin at time of retest

Fail 6 Apr 2018 206,551 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended stop and fog lights incorrect (1.9.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Mar 2017 194,469 miles

rear window cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2017 194,468 miles

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

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

rear window cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 191,855 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

rear windscreen cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2014 185,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear screen has a crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 185,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear screen has a crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 179,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 175,619 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 167,356 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010
Pass 18 Nov 2008 152,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 133,828 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 106,799 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,739 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 4 Dec 2006 63,813 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 63,813 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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BF54 RLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF54 RLZ, 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 BF54 RLZ registered?

BF54 RLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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