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BK55 XYC

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,436 mi
Last recorded83,436 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,436 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 83,436 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 71,859 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 71,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 59,324 miles

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

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

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

both side rear tyre start to crack

Fail 3 May 2016 59,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both side rear tyre start to crack

Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,455 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 44,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,147 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside rear wheel centre missing.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 32,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front brake pads wearing close to limit.

Nearside rear wheel centre missing.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,327 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,845 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 24,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,314 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,459 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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BK55 XYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK55 XYC, 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 BK55 XYC registered?

BK55 XYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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