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PA05 GVD

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,485 mi
Last recorded112,485 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 GVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 112,485 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 112,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,981 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 104,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,734 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,815 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Nearside Rear 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,897 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 84,775 miles

Front brake imbalance slightly high 23%

Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,346 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,319 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight imbalance front brakes

surface corrosion front brake discs inner face

Pass 7 Jul 2009 76,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,621 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 73,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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PA05 GVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PA05 GVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PA05 GVD registered?

PA05 GVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is PA05 GVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA05 GVD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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