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RIG 3580

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,365 mi
Last recorded133,365 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 3580
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and boot slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust centre mounting broken

Pass 10 Oct 2019 131,448 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 121,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,077 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Suspension leg dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cuts in tread

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deterioated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn low on inner edge

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

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Sep 2017 114,077 miles

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

Front Exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension leg dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cuts in tread

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deterioated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn low on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 107,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,111 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,196 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,402 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,220 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 1 Aug 2008 35,195 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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RIG 3580 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 RIG 3580, 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 RIG 3580 registered?

RIG 3580 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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