MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
chip stone front screen
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near brake house (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near brak house (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick without brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
chip stone front screen
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
under shields fitted
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under trays /sill covers
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under trays /sill covers
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF55 AKP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,513 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 DF55 AKP, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DF55 AKP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 February 2006.
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