MOT Status
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234,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both are cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
oil leak
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
child seat
oil leak
undertrays fitted
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge
o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Uneven tyre wear on front tyres
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake adjustment required
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake adjustment required
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ55 OTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OTC, 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 OTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 November 2005.
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