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MK05 GKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,020 mi
Last recorded114,020 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 GKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 111,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,559 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,456 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 100,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,867 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 31 Oct 2015 90,338 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,855 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,719 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,468 miles

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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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MK05 GKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MK05 GKZ, 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 MK05 GKZ registered?

MK05 GKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MK05 GKZ safe to buy?

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