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BD55 YOX

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,606 mi
Last recorded91,606 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 91,606 miles

Front Body damage

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 91,605 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Body damage

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Nov 2022 83,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,184 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 70,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front springs appear weak

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,152 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 59,009 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Dec 2019 59,009 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, cracking and worn edges recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, cracking and worn edges recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,308 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 51,256 miles

Offside Front TYRE LOW INFLATION (INFLATED)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED UNDERSIDE FRONT TO REAR OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Fail 17 Nov 2016 51,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TYRE LOW INFLATION (INFLATED)

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED UNDERSIDE FRONT TO REAR OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,254 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges suspect pressures

Fail 6 Nov 2014 46,254 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres worn on edges suspect pressures

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,208 miles

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

rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,098 miles

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

child seat fitted to o/s/rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine noise rattle

Fail 12 Nov 2012 40,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,526 miles

Both rear Tyres have cracking of inner sidewalls

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 35,526 miles

Both rear Tyres have cracking of inner sidewalls

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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,442 miles

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

both rear tyres are crackrd on the inside face around the tyre but are not down to the cords

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,055 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,883 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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BD55 YOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD55 YOX, 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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BD55 YOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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