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PJ56 APK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,902 mi
Last recorded106,902 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 APK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 106,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel filler corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2025 106,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel filler corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 105,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 103,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 103,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 91,867 miles

exhaust centre box outer skin ex corroson not blowing

Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,120 miles

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

noisy engine pulley (poss a/c)

Fail 16 Nov 2020 85,120 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

noisy engine pulley (poss a/c)

Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 70,551 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,925 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,019 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,283 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 42,372 miles

centre exhaust starting to corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 42,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust starting to corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2013 34,273 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 25,185 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 19,950 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 19,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 8,989 miles

slight brake imbalance on front axle

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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PJ56 APK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 PJ56 APK, 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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PJ56 APK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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