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BN56 MZU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,450 mi
Last recorded169,450 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 MZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 169,450 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 169,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 105,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,630 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension low

o/s/f tyre worn out on inner edge

very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,839 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 86,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,767 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 77,767 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,242 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 24 Aug 2015 69,086 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,404 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,394 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still adequately secured

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 59,048 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still adequately secured

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,003 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT AIM OK BUT BULB DETERIATED.

NAILS IN O/S/R TYRE BUT VISABLY PRESSURIZED

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY HIGH

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,824 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 47,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,226 miles

o/s/front and o/s/rear tyres poor condition on outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,395 miles

o/s/r tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,742 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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BN56 MZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc 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 BN56 MZU, 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 BN56 MZU registered?

BN56 MZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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