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PX56 RYB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,394 mi
Last recorded216,394 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 RYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 216,394 miles

Central silencer corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective onto gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 216,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central silencer corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective onto gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 210,230 miles

Different wheels fitted from front to rear but the same size tyres on each axle

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

Full under body covers fitted to floor, unable to carry out full inspection

N/S and O/S front inner wheel arch liners missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front bumper very slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 210,230 miles

Different wheels fitted from front to rear but the same size tyres on each axle

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

Full under body covers fitted to floor, unable to carry out full inspection

N/S and O/S front inner wheel arch liners missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front bumper very slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 204,125 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2017 203,994 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 184,435 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2015 154,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 101,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres has slight damage to outer side walls

chip to windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,160 miles

Chips on screen

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Underbody covered in plastic shield front to rear

Pass 4 May 2011 56,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

complete underside of covered by plastic undertrays

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,102 miles

rear wiper worn out and torn

Fail 16 Sep 2009 37,102 miles

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

rear wiper worn out and torn

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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PX56 RYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PX56 RYB, 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 PX56 RYB registered?

PX56 RYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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