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HJ56 XTS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,810 mi
Last recorded120,810 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,810 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 120,810 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 104,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,537 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 96,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,946 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 86,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,015 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,015 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,357 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 45,354 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,577 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XTS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HJ56 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

HJ56 XTS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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