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AU55 KSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,362 mi
Last recorded82,362 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 KSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 82,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 82,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,643 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 77,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 77,201 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs corroded/worn on inside face

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf abs ring insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2022 77,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs corroded/worn on inside face

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf abs ring insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,655 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,828 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 66,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,643 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,934 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,373 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 51,372 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,836 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,151 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,502 miles

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,934 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,216 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,895 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)

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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AU55 KSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU55 KSJ, 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 AU55 KSJ registered?

AU55 KSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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