MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front shocker dust boot split
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust centre clamp cracked ( still secure )
plastic under trays fitted
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f strut bottom slight play
under body covers fitted limiting checks
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre fitted incorrectly(wrong direction of travel)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RV05 NTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 RV05 NTL, 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 RV05 NTL registered?
RV05 NTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 March 2005.
Is RV05 NTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for RV05 NTL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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