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PK05 EXB

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,067 mi
Last recorded88,067 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 EXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,333 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 87,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,017 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,500 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,899 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,651 miles

both rear tyres are worn to outer edges

surface corrosion on front and rear disc faces

Pass 2 May 2013 53,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 48,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,450 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 43,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn thin on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,931 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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PK05 EXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PK05 EXB, 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 PK05 EXB registered?

PK05 EXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is PK05 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 EXB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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