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LS54 OVG

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,946 mi
Last recorded93,946 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 OVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,946 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010
Pass 21 Dec 2009 200,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 186,227 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 185,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 168,833 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 156,934 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 155,708 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm has little play

Pass 31 Dec 2007 134,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 117,598 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,872 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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LS54 OVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS54 OVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS54 OVG registered?

LS54 OVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is LS54 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 OVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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