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N888 BRE

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,205 mi
Last recorded166,205 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 BRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 166,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 164,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres slight wearing inner edges

Fail 13 Aug 2019 164,125 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres slight wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2018 160,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 157,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 154,802 miles

Rear rear window cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2016 154,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear window cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 142,108 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

Offside Front worn both edges.

front pads 4mm inner and discs lipped.

o/s/r jacking point missing.

polly vee belt split.

rear tyres starting to wear inner edges.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 142,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

Offside Front worn both edges.

front pads 4mm inner and discs lipped.

o/s/r jacking point missing.

polly vee belt split.

rear tyres starting to wear inner edges.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 135,496 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 135,492 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 121,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,001 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)

front discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,580 miles

Drivers front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,692 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 69,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,522 miles

BOTH rear tyres low tread depth on outside edge.

Near side rear tyre pressure 10psi pumped up to 34psi.

Off side front shocker strut lower joint has some play.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,849 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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N888 BRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N888 BRE, 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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N888 BRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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