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R17 JUN

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,926 mi
Last recorded90,926 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 JUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 90,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 90,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 90,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 90,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 89,914 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,367 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 89,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,846 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,405 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,848 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,600 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,503 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,327 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,324 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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R17 JUN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R17 JUN, 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 R17 JUN registered?

R17 JUN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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The MOT history for R17 JUN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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