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AY55 ZKS

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,381 mi
Last recorded42,381 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 42,381 miles

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

Offside Front suspension rattle

Pass 7 Mar 2025 40,369 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 38,317 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 38,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 36,251 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 34,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 32,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,576 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 31,576 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 30,103 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,510 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,464 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,933 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 16,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,650 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 12,649 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 7,931 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,179 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 ZKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY55 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

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

Is AY55 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 ZKS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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