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MM54 MTF

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

288,841 mi
Last recorded288,841 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 MTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 288,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 288,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 268,811 miles

metal brake piped corroded at rear

Fail 27 Nov 2019 268,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

metal brake piped corroded at rear

Pass 29 Nov 2018 255,548 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 147,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 143,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 137,699 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)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 137,699 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)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 132,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 132,807 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 126,498 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 119,856 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Offside headlight is just adequate to light the road ahead

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 103,730 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)

Offside headlight is just adequate to light the road ahead

Fail 11 Jan 2011 103,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlight is just adequate to light the road ahead

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,516 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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

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

Undershield fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2010 91,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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

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

Undershield fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,128 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

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

Undershield fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2009 69,128 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undershield fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,852 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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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MM54 MTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MM54 MTF, 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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MM54 MTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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