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MR05 PNE

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,370 mi
Last recorded170,370 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 PNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 170,370 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 162,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 154,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 144,641 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 144,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 136,259 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Pass 13 May 2015 126,238 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2014 116,086 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,823 miles

slight diesel leak from rear

Fail 18 Apr 2012 82,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,588 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 65,292 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,155 miles

Front brake disc's are worn.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 54,116 miles

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

Front brake disc's are worn.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,369 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,558 miles

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

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

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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MR05 PNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MR05 PNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MR05 PNE?

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What year was MR05 PNE registered?

MR05 PNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MR05 PNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR05 PNE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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