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HF56 MDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,731 mi
Last recorded144,731 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 MDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 144,731 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 144,731 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 136,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 136,250 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 124,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 117,772 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 117,772 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front headlight dim

exhaust centre box deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 110,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front headlight dim

exhaust centre box deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,038 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 94,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,239 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,465 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,546 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,751 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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HF56 MDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HF56 MDJ, 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 HF56 MDJ registered?

HF56 MDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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