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NU55 SKN

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,546 mi
Last recorded78,546 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 SKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 77,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 75,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Nearside washer n/w req attention

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 9 Mar 2019 72,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,270 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,310 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 70,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,477 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,452 miles

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

Near side front tyre has slight adnormal wear

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 67,452 miles

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

Near side front tyre has slight adnormal wear

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,074 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,699 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,909 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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NU55 SKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NU55 SKN, 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 NU55 SKN registered?

NU55 SKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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