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BG55 VNH

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,962 mi
Last recorded94,962 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,962 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 94,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,802 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 90,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,321 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,554 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,379 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,856 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,814 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,446 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 43,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,636 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,020 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 VNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG55 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

BG55 VNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is BG55 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 VNH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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