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PG05 VVY

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,111 mi
Last recorded75,111 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 VVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,095 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,153 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,132 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,511 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s corrson (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,859 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,352 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,777 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,957 miles

slight diesel leaking on undertray

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,035 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,554 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,926 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 10,460 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 10,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PG05 VVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 PG05 VVY, 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 PG05 VVY registered?

PG05 VVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is PG05 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG05 VVY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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