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BF56 GJX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,441 mi
Last recorded127,441 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 GJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,441 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 127,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

"Service D overdue by 730days" message displayed

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 120,375 miles

general underbody corrosion and suspension corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2021 120,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion and suspension corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 103,791 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 103,791 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,733 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,580 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 69,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,675 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 65,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,844 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,420 miles

Both front tyres slightly spliting on inside side walls

Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,248 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 GJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJX, 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 GJX registered?

BF56 GJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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