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NA05 XRU

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,442 mi
Last recorded142,442 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 XRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 142,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 142,440 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 139,181 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 136,487 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 136,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 133,898 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 133,898 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 130,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,686 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 127,685 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 123,412 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 118,953 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 101,246 miles

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

covers under car so some items not seen time of test

middle exhaust mount broken but exhaust still surported

Fail 14 Mar 2016 101,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint under the shocker (2.4.G.2)

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

covers under car so some items not seen time of test

middle exhaust mount broken but exhaust still surported

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,116 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 96,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,761 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,595 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,029 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,447 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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NA05 XRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NA05 XRU, 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 NA05 XRU registered?

NA05 XRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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