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AE55 XGV

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,189 mi
Last recorded124,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 124,189 miles

Clutch anti slip rubber missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 61,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Rear Tyres Hi-Low Spots On Inner Edge!

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,732 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside outer sill cover missing

washer jets are poor jets of water

Fail 1 Aug 2011 36,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside outer sill cover missing

washer jets are poor jets of water

Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads need doing now before they go below 1.5mm in thickness

washer poor jets of water to front

Fail 27 Jul 2010 25,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

washer poor jets of water to front

Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,571 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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AE55 XGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE55 XGV, 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 AE55 XGV registered?

AE55 XGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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