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BP56 XUC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

241,093 mi
Last recorded241,093 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 XUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 241,093 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 241,083 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 230,068 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 219,134 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body / Bumper has slight damage

Fail 28 Nov 2022 219,019 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn ----215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body / Bumper has slight damage

Pass 27 Nov 2021 197,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 183,161 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under tray front to rear

Pass 25 Nov 2019 169,711 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake lever low travel reserve

Fail 22 Nov 2019 169,486 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake lever low travel reserve

Pass 26 Nov 2018 149,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 119,191 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 115,939 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 115,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake pads low

Fail 5 Nov 2016 115,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2015 97,234 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,853 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,355 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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BP56 XUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BP56 XUC, 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 BP56 XUC registered?

BP56 XUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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