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ML05 YBU

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,257 mi
Last recorded136,257 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2023 136,257 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 134,305 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 134,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 130,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 130,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working substitute bulb coming on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 117,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 110,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Fail 31 May 2018 110,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 97,354 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 97,354 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 87,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 79,554 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 71,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,598 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,310 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 YBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ML05 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

ML05 YBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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