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BF56 EHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,706 mi
Last recorded76,706 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 76,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 67,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 67,378 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 63,123 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,837 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,376 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 45,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 31,156 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 30,324 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,828 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,018 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,600 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,836 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,094 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts and buckles as rear seats are permanently folded down and held in that position by dog guards which need tools for there removal

Pass 20 Oct 2011 15,985 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,978 miles

fuel tank corroded at breather pipe

rear seats and seat belts not checked dog cage fitted to rear

Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,943 miles

oil leak from gearbox oil cooler pipes at front of engine bay

rear seats not installed so no seatbelt check carried out to rear seatbelts

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 EHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EHJ, 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 EHJ registered?

BF56 EHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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