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MJ55 BUA

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,700 mi
Last recorded104,700 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 BUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,700 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Castor arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,830 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)

both front tyres wearing uneven(tracking?)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 95,830 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven(tracking?)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,395 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 90,395 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,378 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)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 84,378 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 79,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,947 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,774 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 56,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,522 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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MJ55 BUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJ55 BUA, 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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MJ55 BUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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