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BK05 RAT

2015 Mercedes-benz G-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,232 mi
Last recorded78,232 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz G-class38,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 78,232 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,199 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 62,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,074 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,741 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,598 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 32,594 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside front headlamp damaged. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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BK05 RAT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 38,733 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK05 RAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK05 RAT registered?

BK05 RAT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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The MOT history for BK05 RAT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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