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RY05 EEH

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

220,462 mi
Last recorded220,462 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 EEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 220,462 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 215,018 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 205,482 miles

E.P.C. warning light on display

Front Service Brake Imbalance only just met requirements

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) becoming excessive ()

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight cleaning device inoperative

both front tyres worn on edges

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Fail 7 Nov 2019 205,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

E.P.C. warning light on display

Front Service Brake Imbalance only just met requirements

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) becoming excessive ()

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight cleaning device inoperative

both front tyres worn on edges

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 31 Oct 2018 194,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 194,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 183,204 miles

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 183,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 164,755 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)

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 145,108 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 139,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 129,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 116,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,619 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,148 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

slight oil leak from n/s/r inner drive shaft joint

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,633 miles

slight body damage to n/s/f

slight condensation in o/s side repeater

slight dent on rear boot

Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,944 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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RY05 EEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RY05 EEH, 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 RY05 EEH registered?

RY05 EEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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