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RJ56 SZO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,627 mi
Last recorded102,627 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 SZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 102,627 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 102,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 86,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 66,404 miles

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

Nearside washer in op

Fail 20 Dec 2022 65,454 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front disc back plate corroding

Offside Front wheel rim dented (inner)

handbrake lever travel may require adjustment

Pass 8 Jan 2022 56,794 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,243 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,396 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,049 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,339 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 33,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,118 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,097 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,056 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 23,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,120 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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RJ56 SZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

RJ56 SZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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