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ML05 OHH

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,032 mi
Last recorded177,032 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 OHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 177,032 miles

Front number plate cracked but still can read

Nearside Front tyre inner edge low tread

Pass 1 Oct 2014 147,705 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 117,503 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 95,946 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)

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in off side and near side front lower ball joint

Fail 24 Sep 2012 95,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,177 miles

n/s rear non obligutary marker lamp inop

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,509 miles

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

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

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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ML05 OHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ML05 OHH, 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 ML05 OHH registered?

ML05 OHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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