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AU55 UAH

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,927 mi
Last recorded169,927 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 UAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 169,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorating

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

fuel tank filler neck pipe slightly corroded

misting of fluid around fuel tank & filler pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2013 144,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

tpms light illuminated

Fail 3 Jun 2013 144,914 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

tpms light illuminated

Pass 4 May 2012 117,152 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 116,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,006 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 85,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,239 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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AU55 UAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU55 UAH, 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 UAH registered?

AU55 UAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AU55 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 UAH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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