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H5 GBD

2005 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,911 mi
Last recorded148,911 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Unknown149,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 GBD
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 148,911 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 148,911 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 148,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along front sub-frame to O/S/F brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near mounting (Small crack) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x Brake pipes to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 146,525 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 146,441 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 146,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 146,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear- at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pedal sinks slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2021

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides- to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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H5 GBD is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 149,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H5 GBD registered?

H5 GBD is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is H5 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 GBD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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