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M18 WED

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,267 mi
Last recorded206,267 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 WED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 206,267 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 158,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 117,273 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 117,273 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 111,207 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 103,248 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 95,413 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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M18 WED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M18 WED, 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 M18 WED registered?

M18 WED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is M18 WED safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 WED shows 7 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.

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