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BF56 EDP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

229,451 mi
Last recorded229,451 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 229,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays obcuring test items from view

Pass 17 Jun 2019 137,937 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 137,937 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 135,452 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Outer Driveshaft gaitor inner clip loose

Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,513 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 130,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted unable to inspect some engine components

plastic covers fitted to side sill unable to fully inspect

slight oil leak

under tray damaged and hanging low

under trays fitted unable to inspect some under vehicle components

Fail 8 Aug 2016 130,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted unable to inspect some engine components

plastic covers fitted to side sill unable to fully inspect

slight oil leak

under tray damaged and hanging low

under trays fitted unable to inspect some under vehicle components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,903 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 111,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat not fastened in !!!

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,095 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,588 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 92,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,898 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,635 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 EDP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EDP, 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 EDP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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