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BG55 VNM

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,851 mi
Last recorded86,851 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 86,851 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components corroded front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle under surface corrosion.

Fail 1 Oct 2025 86,846 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components corroded front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle under surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Sep 2024 80,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF - OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,842 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,174 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,727 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 76,957 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,693 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,612 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,582 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,391 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,595 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,349 miles

Parking leaver near end of working travel

Pass 31 Oct 2009 8,701 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 6,112 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 VNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 VNM registered?

BG55 VNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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