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RB53 TPB

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,518 mi
Last recorded147,518 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB53 TPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 147,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 147,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 146,365 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 142,805 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,153 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 131,253 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 131,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,125 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 118,103 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,981 miles

parking brake effort only just met

undertrays obscuring some parts

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,566 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 103,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 28 Feb 2014 97,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,078 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 89,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,918 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,710 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,279 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 17 Feb 2009 57,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,839 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)

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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RB53 TPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RB53 TPB, 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 RB53 TPB registered?

RB53 TPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RB53 TPB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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