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BL55 ZPT

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,242 mi
Last recorded78,242 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ZPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 78,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine has metalic rattle on idle

Pass 21 Sep 2024 76,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 76,117 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low OF and NS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,866 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL FOUR (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,275 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,043 miles

Front Damage to front of vehicle

Front Undertray missing

Front Wipers smearing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside Side repeater damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 60,043 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement Cable seized (both) (1.1.15 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing Braking surface come detatched (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Damage to front of vehicle

Front Under tray missing

Front Wipers smearing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,399 miles

front n/plate damaged

undertrays broken/missing

Fail 16 Sep 2019 56,399 miles

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

front n/plate damaged

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre punctured

undertrays broken/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,401 miles

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

both front tyres outer edges smooth

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,719 miles

front n/plate damaged

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front n/plate damaged

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2016 48,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on outer edge outside centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,441 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 44,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,001 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 42,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,674 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,647 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,039 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,303 miles

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

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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BL55 ZPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BL55 ZPT, 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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BL55 ZPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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