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BP06 BCU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,433 mi
Last recorded154,433 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 154,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 18 May 2026 154,112 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear device corroded and broken off body, also wiring broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2025 149,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear underside slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2025 149,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear underside slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 146,462 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 139,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 139,885 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 132,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,679 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 121,142 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 121,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 110,258 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 89,879 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,753 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 48,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 43,792 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,229 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,869 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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BP06 BCU 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 BP06 BCU, 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 BP06 BCU registered?

BP06 BCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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