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BIG 3686

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,562 mi
Last recorded157,562 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3686
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 157,562 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 153,659 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 153,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 140,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TOO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

UNDERBODY PLASTIC COVERS UNABLE TOO FULLY INSPECT UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE

Fail 18 Oct 2017 140,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TOO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

UNDERBODY PLASTIC COVERS UNABLE TOO FULLY INSPECT UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE

Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,703 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,490 miles

Front Wear on brake discs

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

Nearside Rear Two nails in tyre tread

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Fail 9 Oct 2015 105,490 miles

Front Wear on brake discs

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Two nails in tyre tread

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,662 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 89,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,323 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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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BIG 3686 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BIG 3686, 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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BIG 3686 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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