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R28 MJG

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

333,613 mi
Last recorded333,613 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 MJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 333,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow on retraction

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 314,627 miles

rear window cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2018 314,542 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear window cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2017 296,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 295,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 228,108 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 288,108 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 287,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

gear change fault

Pass 7 Jan 2016 269,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 243,878 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 243,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 241,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 237,672 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 237,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 233,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 224,712 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 216,223 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 208,975 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 193,546 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 179,602 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 171,295 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 171,291 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 152,124 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 123,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 81,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,896 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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R28 MJG 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 80.8%.

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 R28 MJG, 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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R28 MJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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