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C20 PWC

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,558 mi
Last recorded107,558 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 PWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 107,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 93,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake flexi hoses touching struts on full lock

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2022 78,872 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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake flexi hoses touching struts on full lock

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,458 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 68,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 61,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 61,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 53,714 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 53,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,070 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 47,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,418 miles

frontbrake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,701 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,213 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 27,763 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,854 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,871 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,241 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,585 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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C20 PWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C20 PWC, 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 C20 PWC registered?

C20 PWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for C20 PWC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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