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BJ56 YFY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,813 mi
Last recorded49,813 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 YFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,813 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 49,813 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,713 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 46,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,774 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,422 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,135 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 13,584 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 10,942 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 10,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

BJ56 YFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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