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NKZ 6396

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

239,959 mi
Last recorded239,959 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 6396
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 239,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 231,157 miles

Offside door mirror glass in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2022 231,156 miles

Fuel system component leaking dripping from nearside of engine block (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Offside door mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2021 223,140 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 223,140 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 205,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 189,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 189,032 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f sill corroded, both rear sills corroded, sills covered with side skirts, under tray cover fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 172,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 156,843 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bulb warning displayed

wet test

Pass 23 May 2016 144,571 miles

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

rear windscreen cracked

Pass 18 May 2015 135,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 126,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 118,055 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 118,053 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 110,190 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 109,705 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

O/S side repeater lense cracked

Park brake pedal rubber missing

poly vee belt cracked

Pass 24 May 2011 94,854 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,152 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,109 miles

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

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

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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NKZ 6396 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 76.2%.

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 NKZ 6396, 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 NKZ 6396 registered?

NKZ 6396 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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