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OO05 ASG

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,102 mi
Last recorded78,102 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 ASG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 78,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 78,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,012 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 77,871 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 77,255 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 76,921 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,253 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Condensation both mirror repeaters.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Professional weld carried out to n/s/r wheel.

Slight play n/s/f lower strut ball joint in camber arm.

Slight play o/s/f lower strut ball joint in camber arm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r jacking bung missing.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 72,221 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on.

Condensation both mirror repeaters.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Professional weld carried out to n/s/r wheel.

Slight play n/s/f lower strut ball joint in camber arm.

Slight play o/s/f lower strut ball joint in camber arm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge, attention very soon.

o/s/r jacking bung missing.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,323 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,887 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,486 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 18,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,007 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,880 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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OO05 ASG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OO05 ASG, 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 OO05 ASG registered?

OO05 ASG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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