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PJ05 HHL

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,594 mi
Last recorded131,594 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 HHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 131,594 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2020 131,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,397 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2019 130,397 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 129,938 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 126,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2016 121,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 117,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 113,210 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 109,441 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres very perished/cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2012 106,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 102,380 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 102,379 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 3 Jun 2010 98,344 miles

Both rear brake disc's corroding

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a chunk missing out of outer sidewall not exposing cords

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

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

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 98,344 miles

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

Both rear brake disc's corroding

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a chunk missing out of outer sidewall not exposing cords

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,269 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 98,251 miles

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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PJ05 HHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue 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 PJ05 HHL, 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 PJ05 HHL registered?

PJ05 HHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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