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AF55 AYS

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,083 mi
Last recorded74,083 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 74,083 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 74,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 72,408 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 72,408 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,922 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 68,823 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,309 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,611 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 63,014 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 63,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,391 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,051 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,934 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 37,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,204 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,060 miles

Front discs pitted

Front wipers slightly smear

NSF fog light lens cracked

Unable to see rear pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 37,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front discs pitted

Front wipers slightly smear

NSF fog light lens cracked

Unable to see rear pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,276 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Unalbe to see front pads

Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,647 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,424 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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AF55 AYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AYS, 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 AYS registered?

AF55 AYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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