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KV05 TFK

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

206,074 mi
Last recorded206,074 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 TFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 206,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 206,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint bottom of strut (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2017

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release catch missing proberly under seat (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bottom of strut (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint bottom of strut (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 194,221 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 194,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 187,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering lock fails to engage but engine has immobilizer

Fail 7 Sep 2015

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower shock (2.4.G.2)

steering lock fails to engage but engine has immobilizer

Pass 26 Aug 2014 180,389 miles

Aux belt is in poor condition

Offside front lower suspension arm inner bush is in poor condition (no movement)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 180,380 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Aux belt is in poor condition

Offside front lower suspension arm inner bush is in poor condition (no movement)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 174,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 166,765 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 166,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 165,256 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 138,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 131,212 miles

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 129,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,516 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,289 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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KV05 TFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KV05 TFK, 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 KV05 TFK registered?

KV05 TFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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