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CN55 UFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

80,837 mi
Last recorded80,837 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class69,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 UFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,837 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure damage (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 76,455 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 75,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 75,250 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,143 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 74,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 73,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 73,629 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,121 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,087 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,211 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 59,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,494 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipe gong to n/s rear hose is corroding.

There is some oil on the casing of the o/s front shock absorber.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,454 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is corroding.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 52,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is corroding.

O/s front tyre is worn on the edges & is close to the limit.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,556 miles

Extensive covers & trays preventing access to some

Fail 14 Jun 2016 46,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Extensive covers & trays preventing access to some

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel filler pipes are corroding.

Some play in front lower suspension arm bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 40,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel filler pipes are corroding.

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded.

Some play in front lower suspension arm bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper efficiency not checked due to lack of washers.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shockers slightly corroded

fuel neck corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 26,236 miles

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

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel neck corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,629 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,719 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,693 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,077 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 UFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CN55 UFZ, 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 UFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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