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NL05 HJU

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,387 mi
Last recorded85,387 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 HJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 85,387 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 82,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 77,774 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 73,272 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear front control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,918 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,882 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,529 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,493 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,317 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,660 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 37,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s rear tyre outer tread worn

under pans fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2014 35,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s rear tyre outer tread worn

under pans fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2013 33,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 32,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,865 miles

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

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

both rear tyres down to 3.5

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,715 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,059 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 15,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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NL05 HJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL05 HJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL05 HJU registered?

NL05 HJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is NL05 HJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 HJU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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