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BJ56 OMB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,822 mi
Last recorded161,822 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 161,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 148,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,018 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Steel pipes, in various places. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 124,439 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 179,628 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,890 miles

TPMS indicating low pressure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jan 2014 84,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TPMS indicating low pressure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,526 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 76,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,406 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 OMB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ56 OMB, 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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BJ56 OMB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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