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RK05 DVT

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Maroon Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,578 mi
Last recorded162,578 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 DVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 162,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit @ 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 162,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit @ 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 158,894 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 158,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing Retaining spring (1.1.21 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 156,954 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 153,087 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 153,087 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 148,268 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre to rear hangers corroded /missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 148,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm supporting shock absorber, balljoint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre to rear hangers corroded /missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 146,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 145,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,846 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 134,654 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 7 Apr 2018 134,654 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2017 124,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,798 miles

Rear exhaust mounts corroded, all secure.

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 66,814 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poily V belt splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2014 95,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,090 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,763 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 21 Apr 2008 12,694 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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RK05 DVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Maroon with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RK05 DVT, 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 RK05 DVT registered?

RK05 DVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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