2005 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.5L Petrol · EF55 YLJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 53,114 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF55 YLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 53,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EF55 YLJ 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 (EF55 YLJ) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EF55 YLJ Mileage History
- 11/12/202350,055 mi
- 11/12/202451,582 mi+1,527 mi
- 11/12/202451,584 mi+2 mi
- 11/12/202553,113 mi+1,529 mi
- 11/12/202553,114 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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