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EBK 1

2005 Mercedes-benz G-class

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

20,850 mi
Last recorded20,850 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz G-class34,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBK 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 20,850 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 20,577 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 20,577 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 20,242 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 20,242 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 20,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 19,337 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 18,608 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 17,387 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 13,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 11,946 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 11,420 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 10,863 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 10,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,094 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 10,084 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 9,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,685 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 8,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,627 miles

both front hubs leaking oil

Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,483 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 4,285 miles

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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EBK 1 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz G-class in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 34,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EBK 1, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EBK 1 registered?

EBK 1 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EBK 1 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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