2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2005 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 19
✅ 16.9% above average (7550 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 16 to 19 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 16 yrs | 70.6% | 807 |
| 17 yrs | 67.9% | 583 |
| 18 yrs | 73.7% | 620 |
| 19 yrs | 72.3% | 732 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows improving over 4 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 (19 yrs) | 72.3% | 732 |
| 2023 (18 yrs) | 73.7% | 620 |
| 2022 (17 yrs) | 67.9% | 583 |
| 2021 (16 yrs) | 70.6% | 807 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 46.8% (16 yrs) | 35.5% (19 yrs) | -11.3%
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| Tyres | 28.5% (16 yrs) | 20.2% (19 yrs) | -8.3%
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| Suspension | 29.2% (16 yrs) | 22.1% (19 yrs) | -7.1%
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| Visibility | 8.1% (16 yrs) | 5.7% (19 yrs) | -2.4%
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| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.1% (16 yrs) | 25.1% (19 yrs) | -2.0%
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Other Manufacture Years
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About This Data
This page shows how Mercedes-Benz S-class cars manufactured in 2005 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2021 to 2024, covering 2,742 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.