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AK55 NBZ

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,858 mi
Last recorded92,858 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 92,858 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 92,675 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 88,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on outer edge, 4mm over 3/4 of the tread and cut in outer side wall by rim but not down to the cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Washer jet very poor in operation but still hitting the screen enough to meet the M.O.T. Standards

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on inner edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH ! Rear (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre Size 215/45 YR17 Goodyear & Budget to the rear

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,181 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,533 miles

Both front tyres badly wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 71,533 miles

Both front tyres badly wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 64,106 miles

advise nearside rear wheel inner rim has slight flat spot

Fail 2 Dec 2013 64,106 miles

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

advise nearside rear wheel inner rim has slight flat spot

advise offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,746 miles

advise nearside rear inner wheel rim has slight flat

Fail 26 Nov 2012 56,746 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise nearside rear inner wheel rim has slight flat

Pass 5 Nov 2011 52,346 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,257 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,016 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 NBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

AK55 NBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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