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BX56 EXS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,310 mi
Last recorded107,310 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 EXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 107,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 100,234 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 95,128 miles

Both rear shock absorber corroded

Middle exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 91,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,818 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel filler pipe corroded but not leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2019 89,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,350 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 76,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 66,470 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,335 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,476 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,928 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 10,963 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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BX56 EXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BX56 EXS, 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 BX56 EXS registered?

BX56 EXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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