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BG55 GKC

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,416 mi
Last recorded83,416 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 GKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 83,416 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 83,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,912 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 71,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,974 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)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,206 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 53,823 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 53,817 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,572 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 47,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,498 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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BG55 GKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG55 GKC, 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 BG55 GKC registered?

BG55 GKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BG55 GKC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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