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M16 ALW

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,259 mi
Last recorded187,259 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 ALW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 187,259 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 158,042 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 122,275 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 122,275 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,411 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 80,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 80,402 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 77,070 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 77,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,045 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 60,045 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2007 42,577 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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M16 ALW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M16 ALW, 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 M16 ALW registered?

M16 ALW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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