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BX56 FFT

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,712 mi
Last recorded142,712 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 142,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 140,255 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 140,248 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 137,197 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 133,241 miles

o/s rear tyre tread wearing uneaven

Pass 15 Aug 2017 129,516 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper arm broken

Fail 15 Aug 2017 129,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control wheel arch cover (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper arm broken

Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,973 miles

brake pad warning light on

handbrake travel quite high

n/s/f tyre worn slight on outer edge

rattle noise around a/c pump

Fail 8 Aug 2014 85,973 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pad warning light on

handbrake travel quite high

n/s/f tyre worn slight on outer edge

rattle noise around a/c pump

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,304 miles

rear tyres are starting to perish and are distorted

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,777 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)

brake pad wear indicator on

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,777 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

brake pad wear indicator on

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 24 May 2010 37,635 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,292 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BX56 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

BX56 FFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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