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LK55 HBF

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,012 mi
Last recorded182,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 HBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 182,012 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 182,012 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 181,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 178,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 169,521 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 169,521 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached tie rod ball joint nut insecure. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass slightly discoloured.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 159,849 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 157,671 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 153,776 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 153,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner. (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 144,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 131,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,351 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,522 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,042 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 79,042 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,608 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2009 67,572 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,812 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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LK55 HBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK55 HBF, 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 LK55 HBF registered?

LK55 HBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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