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BJ56 YZX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,352 mi
Last recorded96,352 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 YZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 96,352 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s front and slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front no visible tread on edge and cracked/damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 92,633 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 92,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 88,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 88,095 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,548 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,904 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre tread cracks on edges

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,381 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,859 miles

o/s/front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,029 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,443 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 YZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

BJ56 YZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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