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NC56 BWP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,668 mi
Last recorded123,668 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 BWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 123,668 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen, lower part of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 123,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL Light on permanently (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen, lower part of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 111,839 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smell of burning oil in the cabin

Fail 26 Jul 2019 111,839 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position the tail gate will not open (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smell of burning oil in the cabin

Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,071 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 102,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,433 miles

Both front tyres getting low on outer edges

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Rear brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,400 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2016 90,384 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,066 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,881 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,279 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,480 miles

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

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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NC56 BWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NC56 BWP, 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 NC56 BWP registered?

NC56 BWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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