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AY55 KPE

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,042 mi
Last recorded105,042 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 105,042 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 105,039 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 96,575 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 96,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,223 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,461 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 78,718 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,083 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,414 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,291 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,978 miles

nearside rear tyre fethering inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,027 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 44,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,731 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 24,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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AY55 KPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY55 KPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY55 KPE registered?

AY55 KPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AY55 KPE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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