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AJ55 PPO

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,498 mi
Last recorded90,498 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,498 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 90,405 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,959 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 68,766 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,711 miles

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

Middle silencer deteriorated

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 57,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Middle silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,216 miles

Engine light on.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jul 2014 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine light on.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,980 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,663 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,412 miles

Front discs pitted - STRONG ADVISE

N/S/R discs piitted

N/S/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,393 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,339 miles

front brake discs very worn

offside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

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 PPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 PPO, 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 PPO registered?

AJ55 PPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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