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BF55 YDL

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,955 mi
Last recorded134,955 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 134,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 132,822 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 132,822 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,711 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 123,079 miles

Central centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes heavily corroded ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 123,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis brake pipe to n/s/r flexy hose excessively corroded. (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis brake pipe to o/s/r flexy hose excessively corroded. (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Central centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes heavily corroded ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 121,190 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 121,175 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 114,030 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 114,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides where visable (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,391 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 112,388 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle has fluid and can here pump but nothing coming from jets (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre running off on outer edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perrishing (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted

fuel filler pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 107,440 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 99,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 88,832 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 88,784 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 78,949 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 67,173 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 May 2011 55,988 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 May 2011 55,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,724 miles

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

offside front brake sensor wire fouling wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,437 miles

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)

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 YDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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