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BT55 OWC

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,232 mi
Last recorded117,232 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 OWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,232 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 117,232 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,713 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,858 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 50,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,018 miles

unable to test nsr seat and belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,655 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight corrosion to rear fuel filler pipes

Fail 30 Sep 2009 31,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight corrosion to rear fuel filler pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,435 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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BT55 OWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT55 OWC, 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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BT55 OWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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