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RE05 PCV

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

195,594 mi
Last recorded195,594 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 PCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 195,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 189,919 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 182,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 182,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 177,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 169,819 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 165,534 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 158,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 153,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 148,668 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 143,445 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 143,445 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 138,385 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE POOR

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.4MM LOW ON EDGE ,,225/60/16/98W AVON

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

Offside Rear TYRE 3.2MM

Pass 11 Dec 2014 127,149 miles

4 exhaust brackets rusted and broken

Exhaust knocking

Front number plate poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,343 miles

Both front exhaust brackets not secure may weld

Exhaust knocking

Front number plate poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 104,553 miles

Offside front exhaust bracket not secure part of exhaust

handbrake light stays on

Fail 11 Dec 2012 104,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front exhaust bracket not secure part of exhaust

handbrake light stays on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 93,660 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 93,551 miles

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

Light warning light on dash

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,929 miles

light malfunction on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,814 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake condition low

Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake condition low

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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RE05 PCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RE05 PCV, 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 RE05 PCV registered?

RE05 PCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is RE05 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 PCV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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