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GU05 BNF

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,456 mi
Last recorded140,456 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 140,456 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 131,884 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 124,763 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 123,523 miles

Offside Rear EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN /STILL SUPPORTED BY OTHERS

Oil leak IN UNDER TRAY ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 116,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge

Nearside Rear slight bind when wheel is rotated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 116,085 miles

Fuel system component leaking plastic cover covering component (7.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge

Nearside Rear slight bind when wheel is rotated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,638 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)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 102,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 96,003 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke detected during emission test

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,170 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres wearing unevenly

o/s mirror glass discoloured

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,387 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,738 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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GU05 BNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU05 BNF, 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 GU05 BNF registered?

GU05 BNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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