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LS55 EFY

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,046 mi
Last recorded79,046 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 EFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,490 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,264 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 60,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,510 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 55,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,692 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,142 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,706 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,171 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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LS55 EFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS55 EFY, 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 LS55 EFY registered?

LS55 EFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is LS55 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 EFY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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