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K600 AMG

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK600 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 140,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2025 102,024 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosin under vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2024 137,752 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,776 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 131,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe looks in poor condition , under body area (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet not working but the main jet is providing enough water to all the windscreen

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated main front arm rubber cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,088 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 120,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm front bush as completely failed and the arm is fouling the mounting (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,223 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 114,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,594 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal on the drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 107,594 miles

Exhaust system insecure 6 out 8 mounting or fixing brackets have broke all the way from the front to the rear except the final rear mountings. the exhaust is mainly held in place by resting on top of the central body brace. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal on the drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,671 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,425 miles

Rear exhaust brace broken

Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,425 miles

Rear exhaust brace broken

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,885 miles

slightly oil leak from the dif

Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,116 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 101,945 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded / insecure

Fail 28 May 2015 101,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust heat shield corroded / insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,849 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,580 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 101,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,505 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,284 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 101,702 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 101,679 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 101,090 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 101,090 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO BAR INDICATORS N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

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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K600 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 K600 AMG, 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 K600 AMG registered?

K600 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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