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CN55 TWL

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,944 mi
Last recorded146,944 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 TWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 146,944 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 146,944 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 143,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 140,032 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 134,593 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 134,593 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2018 127,614 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 127,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,241 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,145 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,534 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2011 72,779 miles

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

fuel tank ;filler & breather pipes corroded

plastic tray fitted preventing full underbody inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,779 miles

fuel tank ;filler & breather pipes corroded

plastic tray fitted preventing full underbody inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,077 miles

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

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

full plastic underbody tray fitted

rear brake discs scored

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,264 miles

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

plastic underbody tray fitted

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,971 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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CN55 TWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CN55 TWL, 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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CN55 TWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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