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LX55 KFG

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,766 mi
Last recorded90,766 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 KFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,766 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 90,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 75,833 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,198 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,194 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 54,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,793 miles

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

front suspension slightly noisey

offside front headlight slightly reduced

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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LX55 KFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LX55 KFG, 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 LX55 KFG registered?

LX55 KFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LX55 KFG safe to buy?

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