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AE55 XUF

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,117 mi
Last recorded95,117 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,117 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 95,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine undertray partially missing and not well secured

handbrake weak-could do with adjustment

Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,734 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,082 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 82,081 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jul 2018 82,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight worn outer edge

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,599 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,902 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,820 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 67,820 miles

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

both rear indicators discoloured

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 63,609 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2013 60,148 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 52,996 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,446 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,862 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,763 miles

no emission results print out due very low emission output

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,949 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s washer jet poor spray pattern.

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 XUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE55 XUF, 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 XUF registered?

AE55 XUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AE55 XUF safe to buy?

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