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BG55 VNP

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,762 mi
Last recorded101,762 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,762 miles

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

Offside head lamp broken

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

eml on

Fail 22 Aug 2017 101,762 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat joint to center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside head lamp broken

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

eml on

Fail 18 Apr 2017 101,716 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,649 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f flexi hoses are close to shockers.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,106 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 27,528 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 27,528 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,036 miles

slight noise from driveshaft

Pass 13 Feb 2009 19,095 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 VNP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

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

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