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HG55 RLX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,972 mi
Last recorded108,972 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 RLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 108,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2025 104,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 103,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 98,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 92,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 90,810 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,868 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 88,833 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,312 miles

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

n/s/f tyre poor

Pass 18 Jan 2013 30,089 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,944 miles

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,214 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,300 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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HG55 RLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HG55 RLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG55 RLX registered?

HG55 RLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is HG55 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 RLX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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