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OE05 KGP

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,762 mi
Last recorded174,762 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 KGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 174,762 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 16 Dec 2019 167,104 miles

Nearside Front shock bellow ripped

emissions to clean

Fail 16 Dec 2019 167,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most downward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock bellow ripped

emissions to clean

epc light on

Pass 20 Dec 2018 156,245 miles

Offside repeater / mirror damage

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 156,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside repeater / mirror damage

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 141,331 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear parking brake lower than offside

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged and worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 141,087 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake effort low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged and worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 133,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 133,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs are coroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 133,646 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 131,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 124,625 miles

both front tyres starting to distort

nearside rear jacking pad is missing

shock covers broken (rear)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 124,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres starting to distort

nearside rear jacking pad is missing

shock covers broken (rear)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 115,060 miles

nearside rear jacking point plastic cover missing

Fail 10 Jul 2012 115,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear jacking point plastic cover missing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 101,140 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2011 104,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,099 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2010 91,099 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2009 77,803 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,791 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 64,733 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,011 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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OE05 KGP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 OE05 KGP, 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 OE05 KGP registered?

OE05 KGP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is OE05 KGP safe to buy?

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