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BF56 BWE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,741 mi
Last recorded103,741 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 103,741 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Inner Alloy Rim Slight Damage

Fail 14 Apr 2016 97,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Inner Alloy Rim Slight Damage

Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,956 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 94,596 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,675 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 90,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 75,685 miles

O/S/F Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,747 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 62,747 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,915 miles

off/side front tyre has cuts at outer wall area

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,043 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 BWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWE, 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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BF56 BWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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