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ML05 YCC

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,087 mi
Last recorded156,087 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 156,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 145,802 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 145,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 138,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 130,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 122,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 111,021 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 105,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,558 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2013 96,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,887 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,346 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 83,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,478 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,554 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,554 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cut in sidewalls

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 YCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML05 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

ML05 YCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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