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AY55 KZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,813 mi
Last recorded87,813 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 87,813 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 87,813 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 84,925 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 84,925 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,494 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 82,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,624 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 77,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,855 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 73,854 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,177 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 33,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,860 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,083 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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AY55 KZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KZJ, 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 AY55 KZJ registered?

AY55 KZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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