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MT54 UKW

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,695 mi
Last recorded134,695 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 UKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 134,695 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 125,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,037 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 109,375 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 109,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 101,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,811 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,611 miles

both front tyres wering on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,565 miles

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

boot lid faulty . all mot items boxed in

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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MT54 UKW 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 92.3%.

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 MT54 UKW, 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 MT54 UKW registered?

MT54 UKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is MT54 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT54 UKW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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