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MX55 MZN

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,015 mi
Last recorded151,015 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 MZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 151,015 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 151,009 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 150,450 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 150,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 149,951 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from rear floor to rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush into lower suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure onto rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from rear floor to rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure onto rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery charge warning light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 May 2020 147,187 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 147,186 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached to air suspension unit (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected loose / worn into lower arm (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability bush separated from linkage (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,484 miles

Plastic covers on floor obstructing view of components

Pass 23 Jun 2018 122,357 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber joint slight play

Rear exhaust hanger corroded away but still secure

plastic under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,604 miles

near side front lower shocker bush slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2015 101,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front lower shocker bush slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,761 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,087 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,483 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,037 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 4,922 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)

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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MX55 MZN 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 71.4%.

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 MX55 MZN, 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 MX55 MZN registered?

MX55 MZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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