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LT05 XWH

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,052 mi
Last recorded177,052 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 177,052 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 177,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 167,725 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 159,471 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 148,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 140,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 129,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 107,795 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,650 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 96,868 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 10 Mar 2009 87,386 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,170 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 78,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LT05 XWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LT05 XWH, 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 LT05 XWH registered?

LT05 XWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LT05 XWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 XWH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT05 XWH have outstanding finance?

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