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CJ55 BMU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,810 mi
Last recorded64,810 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 BMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 64,810 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Fail 24 Feb 2026 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BLOW UP TYRES

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Pass 25 Feb 2025 53,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 42,662 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,836 miles

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

fuel, filler pipe corroded

unmder trays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 16 Aug 2021 34,749 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 31,976 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 31,976 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 27,447 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 21,851 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 20,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 19,219 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 17,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,564 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 15,184 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 12,940 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 11,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres cracking on outer face.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 11,010 miles

Rear tyres cracking on outer face.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 9,573 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)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 22 Jan 2010 8,663 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 6,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 6,377 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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CJ55 BMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CJ55 BMU, 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 CJ55 BMU registered?

CJ55 BMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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