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MH05 AOO

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,475 mi
Last recorded172,475 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 AOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 172,475 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 161,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 161,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,187 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 94,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,906 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,895 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,168 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 71,167 miles

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

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

off side front fog lamp inop advise only

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,039 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,678 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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MH05 AOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MH05 AOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH05 AOO registered?

MH05 AOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is MH05 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 AOO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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