MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine oil leak.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pipes rusting
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing close 2,mm
rear brake pipes rusting
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre wearing inner eages
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R tyre low on inner edge
Vehicle tested in a wet condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers fitted under the vehicle restricting view of testable items
front brake pad linings are gettimg low
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ML05 YWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YWS, 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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How do I check the history of ML05 YWS?
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What year was ML05 YWS registered?
ML05 YWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 May 2005.
Is ML05 YWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for ML05 YWS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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