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AK55 JUU

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,073 mi
Last recorded100,073 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 JUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 100,073 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 100,073 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

off side handbrake weak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,244 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 96,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Jun 2015 87,101 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2014 72,677 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 72,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,270 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,663 miles

offside front brake caliper sensor loose

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,713 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,687 miles

both rear tyres worn and cracking between treads

Pass 28 Nov 2009 29,482 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,783 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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AK55 JUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK55 JUU, 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 AK55 JUU registered?

AK55 JUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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