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ND05 HSG

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

242,893 mi
Last recorded242,893 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 HSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 242,893 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 242,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 239,231 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 237,534 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 228,181 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 215,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 211,904 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 199,108 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 192,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 7 Jun 2013 172,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to get a smoke reading to clean

Pass 12 Jun 2012 145,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 116,523 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 116,523 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,073 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,154 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,295 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 39,321 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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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ND05 HSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ND05 HSG, 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 ND05 HSG registered?

ND05 HSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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