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MT56 BLN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,760 mi
Last recorded101,760 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 BLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler pipe badly corroded

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 101,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler pipe badly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,540 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 92,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 84,478 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 54,879 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,891 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 45,023 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 45,023 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,600 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,635 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,059 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,975 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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MT56 BLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol 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 MT56 BLN, 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 MT56 BLN registered?

MT56 BLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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