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R111 THL

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

205,009 mi
Last recorded205,009 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 THL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 205,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 196,742 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 181,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 170,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012
Pass 15 Mar 2012 159,502 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 149,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 149,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 144,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 133,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 124,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 124,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 109,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 96,810 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 88,873 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 70,943 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,554 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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R111 THL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R111 THL, 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 R111 THL registered?

R111 THL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is R111 THL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 THL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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