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M5 EWA

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,860 mi
Last recorded102,860 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 EWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 102,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyre treads wearing low

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2022 95,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake pads down to 1/3rd

Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front suspension bushes dry/squeaking

Fail 22 Dec 2021 91,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front suspension bushes dry/squeaking

Pass 23 Dec 2020 85,960 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,540 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 75,790 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 75,790 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,751 miles

front brake pads down to 1/3rd

Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,705 miles

slight cracking on rear tyre treads

Fail 26 Apr 2016 73,705 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil light illuminated , emissions not tested

slight cracking on rear tyre treads

Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,347 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,197 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,274 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 66,212 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,015 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 60,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 53,584 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)

Pass 17 May 2008 49,839 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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M5 EWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M5 EWA, 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 M5 EWA registered?

M5 EWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is M5 EWA safe to buy?

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