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AV56 UOS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,720 mi
Last recorded112,720 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,720 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 112,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 107,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 107,505 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,598 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 92,595 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,190 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 72,189 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2014 48,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,735 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,904 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall.

Offside front tyre starting to crack on inner side wall.

Offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,411 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 19,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,454 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 15,454 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front tyres starting to crack on inner edges.

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges.

Front tyres worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm on outer edges.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UOS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOS, 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 AV56 UOS registered?

AV56 UOS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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