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PN05 ACZ

2005 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,803 mi
Last recorded88,803 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 35071,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ACZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,803 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 19 Aug 2022 84,711 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Oil cooler pipe O/S/F (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,514 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 80,501 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,011 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 71,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 1 Sep 2017 63,980 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 63,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,774 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 57,754 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,862 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,600 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,635 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 35,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,948 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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PN05 ACZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 71,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN05 ACZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PN05 ACZ registered?

PN05 ACZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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