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N111 MEM

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

193,151 mi
Last recorded193,151 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 MEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 193,151 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 190,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 186,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 185,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 178,247 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 167,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 150,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,272 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 131,650 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 126,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 120,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 24 Oct 2015 104,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 87,562 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,321 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 69,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,131 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,269 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 16 Oct 2009 51,223 miles

play in track rod end when vehicle is on turning plates no play detected when vehicle jacked up

Fail 14 Oct 2009 51,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

play in track rod end when vehicle is on turning plates no play detected when vehicle jacked up

Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,369 miles

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

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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N111 MEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 N111 MEM, 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 N111 MEM registered?

N111 MEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is N111 MEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 MEM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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