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2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,640 mi
Last recorded161,640 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 NUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 161,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 158,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 158,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 154,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 148,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 139,546 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 152,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 27 May 2014 131,179 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

slightly low performance from both handbrakes

Fail 8 Mar 2013 127,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 127,104 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 10 Feb 2012 112,370 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,406 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 89,451 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 75,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 73,395 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 57,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 29,401 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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RV05 NUM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RV05 NUM, 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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RV05 NUM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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