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RK05 DVV

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,736 mi
Last recorded119,736 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 119,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

The bonnet stay is missing

Theres previous accident damage to the o/s/f headlamp area

Theres previous damage to the n/s/f wing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

The EPS light indicates a fault

Fail 5 Oct 2012 119,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

The bonnet stay is missing

Theres previous accident damage to the o/s/f headlamp area

Theres previous damage to the n/s/f wing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

The EPS light indicates a fault

Pass 23 Sep 2011 137,065 miles

damage font end

front dics wear

Pass 24 Apr 2011 84,820 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,710 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 58,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,229 miles

advise both rear tyre getting close to wear indicators

advise bubbles in lamminate of screen zone A

advise nail in nearside rear tyre and cut on sidewall

advise offside dipbeam slightly dim

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 17,726 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)

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 DVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK05 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

RK05 DVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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