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BF56 ECT

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,232 mi
Last recorded124,232 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 ECT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 124,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 116,024 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,675 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2015 104,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,417 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,629 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,597 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 8,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 7,031 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 ECT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF56 ECT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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