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HD55 ALO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

181,260 mi
Last recorded181,260 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 181,260 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 181,252 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2024 176,528 miles

Fuel filler corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 176,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel filler corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 172,479 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 172,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 168,191 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 168,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 162,579 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 162,579 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 155,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 149,444 miles

centre exhaust box is corroded

covers fitted to the underside of vehicle

engine covers fitted

rear antiroll bar is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2019 149,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light is on

centre exhaust box is corroded

covers fitted to the underside of vehicle

engine covers fitted

front brake pads look to be getting low

rear antiroll bar is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 133,551 miles

Brake lines covered - Underside

Fuel lines covered - Underside

Fail 5 Jan 2018 133,551 miles

Brake lines covered - Underside

Fuel lines covered - Underside

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 121,183 miles

Exhaust mid box corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Unable to confirm coil spring fractured/fracturing! Advised replace. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 107,815 miles

Centre exhaust hanger is broken

Fail 4 Jan 2016 107,815 miles

Centre exhaust hanger is broken

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 97,880 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,910 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 85,909 miles

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

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 10 Jan 2013 72,577 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,784 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,804 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,191 miles

Handbrake cable rubbing away on rear antiroll bar.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,381 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 20,381 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HD55 ALO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HD55 ALO, 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 HD55 ALO registered?

HD55 ALO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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