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AY55 ZHP

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,359 mi
Last recorded102,359 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 102,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside handbrake low effort.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,687 miles

Offside Front washer jet failed

Fail 13 Oct 2020 101,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front washer jet failed

Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,572 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 100,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,556 miles

Offside Front washer jet blocked

parking brake efficience uneven

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,447 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 96,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,126 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2015 93,336 miles

Offside Rear tyre flat on arrival

Rear brake discs rusty

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,740 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,555 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,891 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 78,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,793 miles

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

front brake disc,s worn

Fail 27 Oct 2010 64,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc,s worn

Fail 15 Oct 2009 49,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,150 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,606 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 ZHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZHP, 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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AY55 ZHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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