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BK55 ZGB

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,857 mi
Last recorded158,857 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ZGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 158,857 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 158,857 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 153,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 151,028 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2014 151,015 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 236,513 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 236,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 123,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 76,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,895 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 ZGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

BK55 ZGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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