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OY05 RAU

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,636 mi
Last recorded184,636 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 184,636 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 170,681 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 161,670 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 161,639 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both - Inner Wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Both - Top Arm Has Play (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both - Inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 152,293 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 147,201 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 137,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 137,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 133,826 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 133,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 127,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 115,566 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,110 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 107,110 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR

Pass 26 Feb 2010 99,591 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,180 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 58,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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OY05 RAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY05 RAU, 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 OY05 RAU registered?

OY05 RAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OY05 RAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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