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BT55 TXF

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,441 mi
Last recorded102,441 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 TXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,441 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 102,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 95,467 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 95,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 135,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Undertray - front/centre - rattling- insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2018 135,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Offside Front Lower Door Hinge broken

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Undertray - front/centre - rattling- insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,111 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,916 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,791 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,249 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,296 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 54,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,247 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,198 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2010 35,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,835 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,614 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 TXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TXF, 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 BT55 TXF registered?

BT55 TXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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