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RD02 ORD

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,878 mi
Last recorded215,878 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 ORD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 215,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 195,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 195,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2015 187,641 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 169,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 168,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 154,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 138,376 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 138,376 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,554 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 103,693 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,874 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 76,874 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)

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

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

front tyres wearing on the inside

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,966 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 54,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 51,369 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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RD02 ORD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RD02 ORD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RD02 ORD registered?

RD02 ORD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is RD02 ORD safe to buy?

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