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EF56 BZG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 BZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 81,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 80,036 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 May 2018 80,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No smoke detected

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,161 miles

No smoke detected.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,863 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,285 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,064 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,200 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,950 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,800 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 55,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,204 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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EF56 BZG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EF56 BZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 BZG registered?

EF56 BZG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is EF56 BZG safe to buy?

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