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BF55 LHK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,791 mi
Last recorded126,791 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 126,791 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 126,637 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 119,402 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot twisted

rear fuel lines corroded and breather

Fail 25 Sep 2024 119,301 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot twisted

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel line in to tank and breather ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,458 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler tubes ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on edges and approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 116,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler tubes ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on edges and approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 110,256 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 107,269 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt covers missing from bel abchors ()

Fail 18 Sep 2021 107,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt covers missing from bel abchors ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 100,015 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in wind screen

Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on

engine warning light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,221 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,940 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,133 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,796 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,168 miles

edge worn both front tyres

Fail 13 Aug 2012 59,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

edge worn both front tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,297 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level half way

Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,580 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 27,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BF55 LHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BF55 LHK, 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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What year was BF55 LHK registered?

BF55 LHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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