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BF55 YED

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,796 mi
Last recorded77,796 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,796 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded.

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 77,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fuel filler neck corroded.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 72,697 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 67,911 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 63,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 58,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 53,629 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 48,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 43,532 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 43,532 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,732 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,584 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 35,555 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,896 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front outter tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,730 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,787 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,956 miles

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

slight cut in r/h front tyre outer side wall

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,838 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,304 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 15,304 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 YED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BF55 YED, 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 BF55 YED registered?

BF55 YED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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