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BF56 BUV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,933 mi
Last recorded99,933 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 99,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2016 88,371 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 87,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front wiper blades wearing.

Rear parking brake only just passed limits at 17%. Travel on lever. Attention soon.

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 87,365 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front wiper blades wearing.

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

Rear parking brake only just passed limits at 17%. Travel on lever. Attention soon.

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 73,457 miles

osf cv boot very damp

Fail 2 Jun 2015 73,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf cv boot very damp

Pass 22 May 2014 58,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

head lamp self cleaning system not fitted

nearside front tyre showing wear

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,338 miles

front and rear under side has covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,283 miles

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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BF56 BUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF56 BUV, 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 BF56 BUV registered?

BF56 BUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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