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BF55 ZWM

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,647 mi
Last recorded138,647 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 138,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in outer tread ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged shrouding cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 138,646 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in outer tread ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged shrouding cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 133,814 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 130,405 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 130,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 126,437 miles

Both fuel filler pipes badly corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,493 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 118,003 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 118,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 96,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking noise from offside front cv boot

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,859 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 91,855 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 79,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 79,517 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 66,639 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have wall cracks.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,832 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,239 miles

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

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

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 ZWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF55 ZWM, 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 ZWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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