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N12 GOM

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

210,006 mi
Last recorded210,006 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 GOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 210,006 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2023 196,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 196,071 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 182,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 177,248 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 177,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 176,290 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 176,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 169,057 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 169,057 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 154,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear brakepipes corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

rear flexi hoses perished

rear tyres very low tread 1.6 2.0mm

Pass 26 Nov 2018 146,826 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 140,688 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 131,374 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 131,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 20 Jun 2017 123,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 24 Nov 2016 109,051 miles

All four tyre valves pearishing

Pass 23 May 2016 89,506 miles

HEADLAMP WASHERS NOT WORKING - NON HID

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

O/S/F EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Fail 23 May 2016 89,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

HEADLAMP WASHERS NOT WORKING - NON HID

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

O/S/F EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges and sidewalls perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre down to 3mm of tread

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre down to 3mm of tread

vehicle undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,524 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,815 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 68,811 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower suspension arm spring links have excesive play in joints

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,170 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2010 53,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

led out on offside rear stop lamp

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,681 miles

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

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

led out on offside rear stop lamp

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,144 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,901 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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N12 GOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 N12 GOM, 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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N12 GOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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