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AJ55 EPY

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,518 mi
Last recorded105,518 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,518 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 105,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 93,740 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 93,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 83,844 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,688 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2021 74,670 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,243 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,686 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,175 miles

Offside front fog lamp smashed.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,016 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,178 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,725 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 29,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,617 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,335 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 EPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 AJ55 EPY, 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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AJ55 EPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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