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HJ56 HYF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,445 mi
Last recorded87,445 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 87,445 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 86,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 84,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 82,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 82,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Oct 2021 82,340 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 82,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,989 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,818 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 59,358 miles

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

engine management light styas on

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,164 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 56,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside and offside front anti roll bar looks as if tyres have rubbed on at some point

rear brake disc slightly lightly pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2009 78,210 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 78,210 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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HJ56 HYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ56 HYF, 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 HJ56 HYF registered?

HJ56 HYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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