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BF55 WKD

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,139 mi
Last recorded67,139 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,282 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 64,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

child seats fitted

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 9 Jun 2017 59,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

child seats fitted

engine covers/undertrays fitted

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 27 May 2016 57,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

engine covers /undertrays fitted

nearside/offside front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

play in inner steering arms

Pass 19 May 2015 54,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre on 3mm + cracking

Pass 20 May 2014 50,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2013 47,400 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 43,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to offside of front bumper

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 36,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 12,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,093 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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BF55 WKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF55 WKD, 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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BF55 WKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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