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BF56 EGU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,810 mi
Last recorded120,810 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 120,810 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,151 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 111,151 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 111,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 106,271 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sised (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not to the cords

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 98,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not to the cords

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,658 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,362 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,256 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,326 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,346 miles

front tyres worn outside edges.

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 EGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU registered?

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

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