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AV56 CKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,825 mi
Last recorded94,825 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 94,825 miles

Front brake pads are 80% worn

Fail 25 Aug 2026 94,825 miles

Front brake pads are 80% worn

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 78,737 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 78,726 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,550 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,406 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,073 miles

tpms warning on, advise only

Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,768 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,816 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,147 miles

travel in handbrake

Fail 22 Aug 2016 75,146 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded (attention advised)

travel in handbrake

Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,849 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

front n/plate cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2015 73,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

exhaust silencer corroded

front n/plate cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,252 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

rear seat belts are slow to retract

rear wiper is split

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,440 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,440 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,095 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 22 Aug 2011 51,272 miles

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,137 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and have small cuts appearing in them. N/S/R also worn down to 2mm

Fail 20 Aug 2010 42,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and have small cuts appearing in them. N/S/R also worn down to 2mm

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,366 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 CKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV56 CKJ, 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 CKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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