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MW05 NDG

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,525 mi
Last recorded161,525 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 NDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 161,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 151,730 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 140,161 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 140,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 131,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 119,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 114,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes near fuel tank front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

manufactures under tray and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2020 112,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,954 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays on vehicle

Pass 10 May 2017 96,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 86,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,019 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,014 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 67,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,427 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,551 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 38,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,824 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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MW05 NDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW05 NDG, 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 MW05 NDG registered?

MW05 NDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is MW05 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 NDG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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