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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
General Information
- Registration GL55CKC
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model S-Class
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 3222cc
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- Expired 23 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 252,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
6 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 246,421 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 246,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 234,353 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
6 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 234,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 229,386 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 228,056 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear control arm (where shocker attaches) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear control arm (where shocker attaches) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 228,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 220,626 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 216,292 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 216,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 214,809 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 214,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
10 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 212,456 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2015 23 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 201,003 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014 23 Jun 202613 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 182,675 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 23 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 169,887 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 23 Jun 20269 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 149,609 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2011 23 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 130,269 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011 23 Jun 202627 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,949 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2010 23 Jun 202611 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,674 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,575 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2009 23 Jun 20265 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,674 MI
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GL55CKC was registered on 2005-11-29
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