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NV56 HFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,745 mi
Last recorded119,745 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 119,745 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 119,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 109,414 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,004 miles

FUEL TANK KNECK PIPES CORRODE RUSTY

centre exhaust mount broken disconected

ltd inspection floors / sills / engine covers fitted

n/s rear front to rear brake corroded STRONG ADVISE

Fail 21 Apr 2017 98,999 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/s bulbs (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FUEL TANK KNECK PIPES CORRODE RUSTY

centre exhaust mount broken disconected

ltd inspection floors / sills / engine covers fitted

n/s rear front to rear brake corroded STRONG ADVISE

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,903 miles

washer jets weak in pressure

Fail 8 Mar 2016 89,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall worn (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

washer jets weak in pressure

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,226 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,226 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 73,192 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 73,192 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,955 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,960 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 47,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,821 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,715 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NV56 HFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV56 HFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV56 HFJ registered?

NV56 HFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is NV56 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV56 HFJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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