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AJ55 EPL

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 104,331 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 103,363 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 94,368 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,490 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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AJ55 EPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ55 EPL, 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 AJ55 EPL registered?

AJ55 EPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is AJ55 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 EPL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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