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RJ56 XYX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 XYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 105,255 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 105,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 103,220 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,238 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 90,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Uneven pad wear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,275 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 58,183 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 52,980 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,481 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,016 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,044 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 35,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,395 miles

n/s/rear tyre inner wall split

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 XYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

RJ56 XYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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