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N18 AFT

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

175,532 mi
Last recorded175,532 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 AFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 175,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 175,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discolored showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 across axle/ rear underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 170,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts n/s ando/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 167,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 164,423 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 159,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 151,017 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 144,571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 139,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 128,391 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 128,391 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,529 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,452 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 77,154 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,000 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,589 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 53,390 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,527 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,700 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,760 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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N18 AFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N18 AFT, 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 N18 AFT registered?

N18 AFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is N18 AFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 AFT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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