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MT55 CRF

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,098 mi
Last recorded166,098 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 166,098 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 151,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 151,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 142,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 136,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,262 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 111,821 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 111,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,231 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,715 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 102,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 91,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,195 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 83,130 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,703 miles

Offside dip beam output,slightly reduced.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,814 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 60,814 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,268 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,766 miles

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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MT55 CRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT55 CRF, 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 MT55 CRF registered?

MT55 CRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is MT55 CRF safe to buy?

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