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M28 KRL

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

113,821 mi
Last recorded113,821 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 KRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 113,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 53,623 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,753 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 48,122 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 81,913 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 38,943 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 38,623 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 33,770 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 29,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint at base of upright. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,835 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 23,835 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 19 Mar 2015 19,641 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 20 Dec 2013 14,244 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,469 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 7,885 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 7,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 4,794 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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M28 KRL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M28 KRL, 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 M28 KRL registered?

M28 KRL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is M28 KRL safe to buy?

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