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AF55 AXN

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,522 mi
Last recorded142,522 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 142,522 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 141,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 139,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 137,924 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 137,924 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 136,707 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 132,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 130,356 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy, requires attention (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

free play at handbrake lever

Pass 13 Feb 2018 121,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,192 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,201 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 84,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,324 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 61,302 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,967 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 52,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,749 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,545 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,247 miles

under body covers and iner wing covers fitted

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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AF55 AXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF55 AXN, 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 AF55 AXN registered?

AF55 AXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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