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LM54 FNH

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,764 mi
Last recorded185,764 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 185,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 185,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 178,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 176,650 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 176,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 170,718 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 165,267 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 160,658 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 158,100 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 125,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 112,568 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 112,568 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 103,378 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 102,849 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 21 Dec 2009 87,863 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 71,163 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,157 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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LM54 FNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM54 FNH, 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 LM54 FNH registered?

LM54 FNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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