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LX55 VAF

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

266,601 mi
Last recorded266,601 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 266,601 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 254,440 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 238,662 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 232,662 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 227,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 216,087 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 207,443 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 207,443 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise,nsf suspension joint.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 188,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 169,336 miles

both rear tyres worn to min limit

os track rod end worn to acc limit.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 156,962 miles

Brake pipes at rear corroding attention required soon. wipers worn, can't check oil.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 156,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipes at rear corroding attention required soon. wipers worn, can't check oil.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 143,576 miles

Nearside rear light cracked, underside covered completely, both rear tyres worn to minimum. Emission test carried out but no emissions recorded as nowhere to connect Tacho.

Fail 3 May 2011 143,576 miles

Nearside rear light cracked, underside covered completely, both rear tyres worn to minimum. Emission test carried out but no emissions recorded as nowhere to connect Tacho.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 127,214 miles

wiper blades worn rear tyres worn near to min.crack in nsr light.unable to complete emmision test(no emmisions recorded no facility to connect tacho).

Pass 30 Apr 2009 109,279 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 109,199 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

LX55 VAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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