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B20 OPL

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,672 mi
Last recorded98,672 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 OPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,672 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 98,668 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2013 86,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,688 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,945 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,700 miles

deteration and cuts to nearside front tyre inner side wall

rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 7 Dec 2009 54,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

deteration and cuts to nearside front tyre inner side wall

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,403 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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B20 OPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,034cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B20 OPL, 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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How do I check the history of B20 OPL?

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What year was B20 OPL registered?

B20 OPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is B20 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 OPL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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