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M26 SDG

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,924 mi
Last recorded137,924 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 SDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 137,924 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 132,445 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 125,101 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 125,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 119,303 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,944 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 110,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,600 miles

Both front level sensor body cracking and corroding.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 104,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both front level sensor body cracking and corroding.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,308 miles

Damage to off side rear light lense

Near side rear exhaust mount corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak form the engine

Fail 11 Feb 2014 98,308 miles

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

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

Damage to off side rear light lense

Near side rear exhaust mount corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak form the engine

Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,758 miles

Engine management light on

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,644 miles

Both front dust caps missing

Cut in side wall near side front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 84,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front dust caps missing

Cut in side wall near side front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,273 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 68,273 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M26 SDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M26 SDG, 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 M26 SDG registered?

M26 SDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is M26 SDG safe to buy?

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