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LX05 OBC

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,000 mi
Last recorded128,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 128,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 126,745 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 123,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 111,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,176 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 107,778 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 105,813 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,832 miles

Both centre rear exhaust mounts have corroded off

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind offside front ,brake application is just within limits

Fail 1 Dec 2016 99,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow bottom of shock absorber (2.4.G.2)

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

Both centre rear exhaust mounts have corroded off

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind offside front ,brake application is just within limits

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,026 miles

Both rear centre exhaust bkts broken

Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,459 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,318 miles

both front tyres edges worn

o/s headlamp could be brighter

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,602 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,358 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,258 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 49,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,587 miles

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,437 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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LX05 OBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LX05 OBC, 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 LX05 OBC registered?

LX05 OBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is LX05 OBC safe to buy?

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