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PJ56 VPP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,465 mi
Last recorded108,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 108,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 108,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 93,014 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 93,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel poss caliper seized (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,671 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/O/F (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,623 miles

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

cover fitted under vechle

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,056 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills not clearly visible

Fail 29 Sep 2014 48,675 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on fuel filler pipes

n/s/f wiper blade perishihg

n/s/r brake disc slight pitting on inner face

nail in n/s/r tyre and slight cut on outer side wall

noise on n/s/r brake

outer sills not clearly visible

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

slight corrosion on rear floor & chassiss

Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,929 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,514 miles

Nail in inner edge of OSR tyre don,t think it can be patched

Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,619 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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PJ56 VPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPP, 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 PJ56 VPP registered?

PJ56 VPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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