2005 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.0L Diesel · EA55 FFH
2005 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 150,411 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA55 FFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/06/2023
- 150,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA55 FFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (EA55 FFH) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too low leveler not tested (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
EA55 FFH Mileage History
- 07/04/2022135,289 mi
- 11/05/2022135,443 mi+154 mi
- 12/05/2022135,443 mi
- 05/05/2023150,006 mi+14,563 mi
- 06/06/2023150,411 mi+405 mi
Average of roughly 12,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W245)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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