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MV05 EZM

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,163 mi
Last recorded176,163 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 EZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 176,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush into the bottom suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 170,960 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 170,959 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 154,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 151,836 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 144,725 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn close to limit

Rear oil leak from differential

Pass 21 Dec 2015 138,012 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 8 Jan 2015 131,014 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 122,167 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,270 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,337 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 82,964 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 64,440 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,213 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,520 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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MV05 EZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MV05 EZM, 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 MV05 EZM registered?

MV05 EZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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