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MJ56 VFC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,277 mi
Last recorded168,277 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 168,277 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,711 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge also slightly off shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak near transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

transmission fault

Fail 15 Oct 2019 86,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

transmission fault

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,218 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 81,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,756 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 47,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,632 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,488 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,402 miles

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

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

run flat indicator on

Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,277 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 29,277 miles

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

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

long park brake travel

oil leak possibly transmission pipe

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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MJ56 VFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MJ56 VFC, 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 MJ56 VFC registered?

MJ56 VFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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