MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,532 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General under-body corrosion
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens going slightly misty. (4.1.4 (b))
general under body corrosion
Engine cover fitted
Lower under covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60r1689y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
dipstick broken
handbrake performance only just passed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60r1689y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
dipstick broken
handbrake performance only just passed
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint on camber arm at bottom of shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint on camber arm at bottom of shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint on camber arm at bottom of shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 in clips (1.1.11 (c))
front tyres worn edges
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front tyres worn edges
object in swept area of drivers view less than 40mm
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
object in swept area of drivers view less than 40mm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK55 RKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 MK55 RKA, 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 MK55 RKA registered?
MK55 RKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is MK55 RKA safe to buy?
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