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BJ56 NTX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,407 mi
Last recorded123,407 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 NTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 123,407 miles

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

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,844 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Oct 2024 117,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Oct 2023 111,701 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 111,701 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 104,887 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 104,887 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,562 miles

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

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

Little reserve travel on hand brake

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,366 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 83,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,171 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,608 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,140 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

park brake lever has large amounts of travel

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2016 60,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

park brake lever has large amounts of travel

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,932 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,231 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,217 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 36,217 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Oct 2009 22,962 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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BJ56 NTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ56 NTX, 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 BJ56 NTX registered?

BJ56 NTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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