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BG55 TFN

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,044 mi
Last recorded104,044 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 TFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 104,044 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2021 103,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2020 101,646 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 96,441 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 90,083 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 80,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 68,218 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to see various items

Pass 11 May 2015 55,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 55,720 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 52,288 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 52,288 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 48,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke on maximum limit at the time of test

Fail 15 May 2013 48,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke on maximum limit at the time of test

Pass 22 May 2012 45,446 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2012 45,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 42,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,492 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 38,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 33,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,901 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 28,901 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG55 TFN, 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 TFN registered?

BG55 TFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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