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RV56 BFU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,058 mi
Last recorded104,058 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 104,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 104,058 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 101,980 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 101,980 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 93,007 miles

both side front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2018 86,997 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 47,380 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 47,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,413 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 53,289 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,289 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,137 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 27,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,979 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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RV56 BFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV56 BFU, 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 RV56 BFU registered?

RV56 BFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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