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RJ56 CJU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,660 mi
Last recorded77,660 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 CJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 77,660 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 74,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 74,210 miles

Rear Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,467 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 73,467 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,341 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 71,341 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,866 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 67,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 63,640 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 63,640 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre low on edges

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,330 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 59,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,368 miles

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)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre riper dangerous puncher

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,293 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 40,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake disc(s) worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,365 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,283 miles

n/s wing mirror cover needs attention

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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RJ56 CJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RJ56 CJU, 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 RJ56 CJU registered?

RJ56 CJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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