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BF56 BVC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,899 mi
Last recorded136,899 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 136,899 miles

Offside Front TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 20 Feb 2016 133,192 miles

front brake discs scored

Fail 18 Feb 2016 132,185 miles

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs scored

Pass 9 Mar 2015 126,362 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 126,324 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

runflat indicator on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 121,192 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 121,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot does not open

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 109,522 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,668 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 18,518 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,569 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 BVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC registered?

BF56 BVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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