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AV56 CJU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,712 mi
Last recorded165,712 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 CJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2024 165,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure x 2 (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

fuel pipes damp

Pass 20 Jul 2023 151,788 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin coming away

fuel neck corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 142,690 miles

handbrake high may be in need of adjustment

Pass 27 May 2021 125,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 122,050 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover (7.1.2 (d))

under trays fitted items not checked

Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing damaged still working at test (7.1.2 (d))

o/s inner cv boot has a small hole in it

outer skin corroded not blowing at test

undertrays fitted fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,194 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust front pipe clamp bolt snapped

Rear brake discs worn/pitted

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Jun 2018 109,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust front pipe clamp bolt snapped

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear brake discs worn/pitted

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 May 2017 100,285 miles

Front and rear brake discs pitted

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Outer skin deteriorated on centre silencer box of exhaust

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,106 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 91,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,453 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 9 Jun 2014 71,356 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 71,356 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R BRAKE STICKING

Pass 24 May 2013 62,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 62,870 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,650 miles

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

rear offside tyre small cuts on tread

Fail 7 Jun 2012 60,646 miles

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

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

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

rear offside tyre small cuts on tread

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,157 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 51,731 miles

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

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 27 Jan 2009 37,100 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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AV56 CJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV56 CJU, 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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AV56 CJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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