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BN55 LYF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,631 mi
Last recorded115,631 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,497 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 109,497 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 102,555 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 102,555 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions not registered

Fail 11 Jan 2017 93,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions not registered

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,037 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat nearside rear not allowing inspection full of the seat belt

emission not detected

Fail 11 Jan 2016 85,879 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc spilit (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat nearside rear not allowing inspection full of the seat belt

emission not detected

Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,794 miles

off side and near side front lower suspension arm front and rear bushes slight play

off side front inner wheel arch slight damage

off side front outer cv boot leaking very small amount of grease

rear pads getting alittle low

slight damage rear hand brake cable

slight damage to lower front sub frame under front bumper

slight inner rack play off side front

Fail 15 Jan 2015 77,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

off side and near side front lower suspension arm front and rear bushes slight play

off side front inner wheel arch slight damage

off side front outer cv boot leaking very small amount of grease

rear pads getting alittle low

slight damage rear hand brake cable

slight damage to lower front sub frame under front bumper

slight inner rack play off side front

Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,112 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,030 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,030 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,114 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,045 miles

rear boot latch sticky

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,666 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)

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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BN55 LYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN55 LYF, 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 BN55 LYF registered?

BN55 LYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is BN55 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LYF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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