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PE56 SXK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,267 mi
Last recorded39,267 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 SXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 39,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 37,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 35,544 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 33,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 31,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 29,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,575 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 28,574 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,602 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 27,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 26,338 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 26,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,661 miles

undercovers fitted obscuring underside inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2014 23,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,567 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,047 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 SXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

PE56 SXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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The MOT history for PE56 SXK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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