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BF56 EFU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,024 mi
Last recorded149,024 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 149,024 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OS HANDBRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 149,014 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OS HANDBRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 141,833 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Oct 2020 135,603 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 24 Sep 2019 128,903 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 128,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,605 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,492 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 111,492 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,747 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,207 miles

ynder cover tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,070 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 77,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 65,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,621 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,067 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,431 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 EFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

BF56 EFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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