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OV05 VZW

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

260,218 mi
Last recorded260,218 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 May 2023 260,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 247,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 247,516 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 133,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 129,142 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 126,835 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 119,646 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 119,646 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 108,332 miles

EML warning light on

Front disc slight worn

Front headlamp colour slight different

Front wipers smearing

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

Rear disc slight worn

Fail 24 Aug 2017 108,332 miles

Rear disc slight worn

EML warning light on

Front disc slight worn

Front headlamp colour slight different

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 105,342 miles

Front disc slightly worn

Rear disc slightly worn

engine light on

Fail 18 Aug 2016 105,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front disc slightly worn

Rear disc slightly worn

engine light on

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,136 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 100,212 miles

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

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

both front brake discs warp ,lip & warp

both rear brake discs lip, worn & warp

Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,458 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,825 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 89,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,920 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,713 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 68,713 miles

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

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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OV05 VZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OV05 VZW, 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 OV05 VZW registered?

OV05 VZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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