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PE56 HMX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,700 mi
Last recorded117,700 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 HMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 117,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 117,586 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seat belt stalk cover missing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside rear suspension spring corroding.

Offside front wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner wheel arches to sills corroding.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside stop lamp dim.

Slight dampness around high pressure fuel pump.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,620 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel filler neck pipe corroded.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Centre rear seat belt stalk cover missing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 3 Dec 2020 110,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Centre rear seat belt stalk cover missing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel filler neck pipe corroded.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear centre seat belt catch shroud missing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 96,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear centre seat belt catch shroud missing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 76,151 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2016 66,784 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,849 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 57,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,935 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,366 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,775 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,406 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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PE56 HMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE56 HMX, 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 PE56 HMX registered?

PE56 HMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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