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BK55 VSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,993 mi
Last recorded86,993 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 86,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 86,993 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,132 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 83,132 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 79,503 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 79,503 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 75,680 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 75,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,890 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,103 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,117 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,915 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 11,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,635 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 VSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK55 VSJ, 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 BK55 VSJ registered?

BK55 VSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is BK55 VSJ safe to buy?

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