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BF55 KTE

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,621 mi
Last recorded169,621 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 KTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 169,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 169,621 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 149,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 149,753 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,465 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,806 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 114,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 98,609 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,047 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 69,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

slight damage to off-side rear rim

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,984 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to off-side rear rim

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,623 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,220 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BF55 KTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF55 KTE, 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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BF55 KTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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