MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
offside front wing corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
offside front wing corroded
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive General underbody corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear diff leaking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear diff leaking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front disc backing plates catching
Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL MAIN (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front disc backing plates catching
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ML05 YWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?
ML05 YWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 May 2005.
Is ML05 YWP safe to buy?
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