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RV56 PXC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,876 mi
Last recorded116,876 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 PXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 116,876 miles

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

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 22 Dec 2016 116,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,962 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 104,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 147,215 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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,560 miles

both rear tyres slitting in tread

Fail 9 Dec 2013 83,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slitting in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,308 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 33,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RV56 PXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RV56 PXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV56 PXC?

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What year was RV56 PXC registered?

RV56 PXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RV56 PXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 PXC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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