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OIG 8949

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,615 mi
Last recorded115,615 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 8949
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 115,615 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 112,988 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 108,186 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,363 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,459 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 91,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 86,038 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,297 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,817 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,254 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,867 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 53,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,036 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,913 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,137 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 27,132 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,973 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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OIG 8949 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 94.7%.

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 OIG 8949, 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 OIG 8949 registered?

OIG 8949 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OIG 8949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIG 8949 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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