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RV56 BFX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,276 mi
Last recorded76,276 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,276 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,722 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,498 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 66,490 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,020 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,257 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 29,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front tyre edges worn off.

o/s/r tyre edge worn.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,316 miles

front tyre edges worn off.

o/s/r tyre edge worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,584 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 17,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,788 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 22,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,576 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking on sidewalls

o/s/f track rod end gaiter split

Pass 20 Aug 2010 13,154 miles

all four tyres worn low

Fail 19 Aug 2010 13,154 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

all four tyres worn low

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 BFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV56 BFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV56 BFX registered?

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

Is RV56 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 BFX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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