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MH05 FJF

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,005 mi
Last recorded170,005 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 170,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 170,005 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 157,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 157,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush air suspension bottom ball joint (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 144,196 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush air suspension bottom ball joint (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 127,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 111,001 miles

brake pipes at rear corroding

front brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2014 111,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes at rear corroding

front brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped and pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,665 miles

diesel leak on engine

Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,877 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm

Small diesel leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 69,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm

Small diesel leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,980 miles

Advanced travel on nearside handbrake cable, and noise from nearside rear parkbrake when applied on brake tester

Engine management light on

Offside rear driveshaft seal damp

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,526 miles

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

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

fuel contamination of lower engine shield

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 FJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJF, 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 MH05 FJF registered?

MH05 FJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is MH05 FJF safe to buy?

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