MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint bottom of strut (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
steering lock fails to engage but engine has immobilizer
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
Aux belt is in poor condition
Offside front lower suspension arm inner bush is in poor condition (no movement)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side+off side sill covers fitted
under body covers fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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KV05 TFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 March 2005.
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