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AO55 ZBE

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front washer jet not working

engine management lamp on indicates a fault

engine mounts worn

Fail 12 Apr 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front washer jet not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on indicates a fault

engine mounts worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 18,652 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 18,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 104,997 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 104,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,530 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 94,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,566 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,335 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,335 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 60,733 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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AO55 ZBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZBE, 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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AO55 ZBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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