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W41 RNS

2005 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,446 mi
Last recorded51,446 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 35071,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW41 RNS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 61,401 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 61,401 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 60,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 60,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 51,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 51,201 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,414 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 56,408 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,880 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at front of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,807 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 50,487 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 50,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,050 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 49,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,389 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 43,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 46,615 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,696 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,955 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,354 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly

N/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,855 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,208 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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W41 RNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 71,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W41 RNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W41 RNS registered?

W41 RNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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