MOT Status
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162,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective before Box. (6.1.2 (a))
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
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
Rear exhaust mounts corroded, all secure.
Small chips in windscreen
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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