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AY55 ZLE

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,729 mi
Last recorded139,729 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 139,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 139,726 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 130,797 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,249 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 110,834 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,480 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 102,425 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 92,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,075 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 58,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,692 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,616 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 36,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

AY55 ZLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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The MOT history for AY55 ZLE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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