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AO55 XFA

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,050 mi
Last recorded169,050 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 169,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 169,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 157,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 143,145 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 128,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 128,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 113,398 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 113,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,839 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 97,839 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,190 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 78,190 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,791 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 59,790 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,526 miles

front discs worn

slight wear in front lower arm bushes

wear in steering rack inner knuckle joints

Fail 29 Dec 2008 45,290 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

front tyres low

slight wear in front lower arm bushes

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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AO55 XFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AO55 XFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 XFA registered?

AO55 XFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AO55 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 XFA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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