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PK05 MKE

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,025 mi
Last recorded150,025 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 150,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 146,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 145,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 144,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 141,187 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 137,194 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 133,060 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 131,703 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 130,308 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 128,551 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 128,126 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 126,281 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 121,548 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 121,548 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 111,180 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,699 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 96,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,727 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 90,778 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 82,703 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 82,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,816 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,925 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,989 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,059 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 26,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

offside front tyre worn close to limit

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 MKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

PK05 MKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is PK05 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 MKE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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