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BT55 LGL

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,577 mi
Last recorded121,577 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 121,577 miles

All undertrays fitted and side covers

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both NS&OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 115,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fiited

Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,033 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 106,030 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,616 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 100,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,393 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 92,373 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,561 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,856 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,468 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,239 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,805 miles

belt not tested osr due to child seat

Fail 6 Dec 2012 44,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

belt not tested osr due to child seat

Fail 19 Dec 2011 39,066 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,605 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,982 miles

advise rear tyres close to tread wear markers

Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,382 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 LGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT55 LGL, 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 LGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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