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AX05 APV

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,969 mi
Last recorded111,969 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 APV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,969 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,500 miles

Engine noise on tick over

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,218 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 99,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,396 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RIDGED

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

SLIGHT BIND ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,281 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 70,281 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,191 miles

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

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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AX05 APV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX05 APV, 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 AX05 APV registered?

AX05 APV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is AX05 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 APV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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