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RE56 BKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,970 mi
Last recorded183,970 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 183,970 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 183,970 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 177,550 miles

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 13 Dec 2021 177,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 7 Dec 2020 157,834 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 118,466 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 113,664 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,263 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,213 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 94,212 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,533 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 19 Nov 2015 76,330 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective needs freeing off (8.4.2)

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 6 Dec 2014 72,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 72,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,752 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,491 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 43,634 miles

N/S/R TYRE 1.6MM (REQUIRES REPLACMENT ONLY JUST PASSED TEST)

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

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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RE56 BKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RE56 BKJ, 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 RE56 BKJ registered?

RE56 BKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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The MOT history for RE56 BKJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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