MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
Offside Front small cut in tyre deep enough to reach cords
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking from behind o/s headlight (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside 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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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OW05 AEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OW05 AEF, 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 OW05 AEF registered?
OW05 AEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 August 2005.
Is OW05 AEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for OW05 AEF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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