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A6 DHO

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,427 mi
Last recorded115,427 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 DHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 115,427 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,632 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 110,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 110,603 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 102,997 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,632 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake travel

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,525 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 63,525 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,259 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 57,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,634 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,296 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,700 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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A6 DHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 69,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 DHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 DHO registered?

A6 DHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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