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MA56 UAP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,180 mi
Last recorded85,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 UAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 85,180 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,792 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 65,271 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 58,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,233 miles

Both Rear Shockers Heavy Corrosion on Casing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 46,557 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,190 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,029 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 27,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,986 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 14,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 7,591 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 5,777 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 4,795 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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MA56 UAP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 MA56 UAP, 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 MA56 UAP registered?

MA56 UAP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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