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BJ56 YFW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,042 mi
Last recorded97,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 YFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 97,042 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 92,794 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 3 Jan 2024 89,176 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,624 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,665 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 79,696 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,892 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 72,807 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 20,498 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,004 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 65,004 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,765 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,525 miles

covers fitted under vehilce

rear disc pitted and corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,527 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,865 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,379 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,461 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 YFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 BJ56 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

BJ56 YFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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