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R44 NKC

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,454 mi
Last recorded128,454 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 NKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 128,454 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 127,245 miles

Front both headlights misted up slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2024 127,244 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting on jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front both headlights misted up slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2023 122,754 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill / jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 122,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill / jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 120,416 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 120,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2021 117,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn and badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 109,712 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 106,133 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 106,133 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak from casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 101,839 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 96,152 miles

may have a small fuel leak

Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,557 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 85,019 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 85,019 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 76,724 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 65,402 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,595 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,804 miles

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

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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R44 NKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R44 NKC, 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 R44 NKC registered?

R44 NKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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The MOT history for R44 NKC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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