CarVerify

Free Car Check

MH05 HYN

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 HYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 130,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,315 miles

Central body covers fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both have small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 126,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight power steering leak

Fail 16 Feb 2017 126,563 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight power steering leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 125,138 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 121,328 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 114,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 114,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 111,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 106,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 99,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,347 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 94,285 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 86,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,953 miles

large under trays

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
Full Mercedes-benz S-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MH05 HYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MH05 HYN, 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

How do I check the history of MH05 HYN?

You can check the full history of MH05 HYN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MH05 HYN registered?

MH05 HYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is MH05 HYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 HYN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MH05 HYN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MH05 HYN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.