2005 Mercedes-Benz B 1.7L Petrol · YY55 JLO
2005 Mercedes-Benz B (1.7L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 69,826 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY55 JLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 69,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY55 JLO 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 (YY55 JLO) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YY55 JLO Mileage History
- 03/10/202463,926 mi
- 06/10/202565,736 mi+1,810 mi
- 06/10/202565,736 mi
- 23/09/202669,826 mi+4,090 mi
- 24/09/202669,826 mi
Average of roughly 2,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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