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MV56 EMX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,080 mi
Last recorded94,080 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 EMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 94,080 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in various places. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lever has high travel before engaging - with little reserve travel. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 89,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in various places. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lever has high travel before engaging - with little reserve travel. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,213 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 84,895 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,297 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,322 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,177 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,038 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 48,637 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,788 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,819 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,710 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 12,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 10,607 miles

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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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MV56 EMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MV56 EMX, 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 MV56 EMX registered?

MV56 EMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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