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OE56 BFN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,137 mi
Last recorded113,137 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 BFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

visibility of underside limited due to under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2025 113,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

visibility of underside limited due to under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2024 108,096 miles

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

Rear axle corrosion noted

Rear underbody corroded and covered with undertrays

Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,096 miles

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

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

Rear axle corrosion noted

Rear underbody corroded and covered with undertrays

Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosionnoted at various points and suspension components

vehicle has undertrays fitted throughout

Fail 13 Feb 2023 103,337 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosionnoted at various points and suspension components

vehicle has undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,568 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 95,784 miles

Rear underbody corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 95,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,927 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody trays restricting view

Fail 19 Feb 2020 92,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody trays restricting view

Pass 6 Feb 2019 86,274 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 86,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 78,915 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 78,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,965 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,756 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,362 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)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 36,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,365 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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OE56 BFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OE56 BFN, 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 OE56 BFN registered?

OE56 BFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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