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RL05 XCH

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 123,305 miles

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

suspension high display in dash

Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,296 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 123,242 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 123,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,641 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 116,434 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 116,434 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

nearside wing mirror not retracting

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 113,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,622 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,415 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,239 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,582 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,389 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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RL05 XCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RL05 XCH, 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 RL05 XCH registered?

RL05 XCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RL05 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL05 XCH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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