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AU55 UAL

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

217,649 mi
Last recorded217,649 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 UAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 217,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 204,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 120,251 miles

Rear rear arm bushes on outer ends perished both sides

car got very hot at end of test no fans cut in

Pass 14 Jul 2020 117,919 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 113,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 107,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear bake discs won and corroded

o/s/wipr blade split

Pass 5 May 2017 103,451 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 103,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2016 96,214 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear seatbelts slow toretract

Outer sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 90,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing slightly on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,253 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 72,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 62,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2011 52,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,827 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2008 26,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

full under trays fitted

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 UAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

AU55 UAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AU55 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 UAL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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