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RV56 PXJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,125 mi
Last recorded93,125 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 93,125 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp in mirror head damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing lumpy inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 93,125 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp in mirror head damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing lumpy inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 89,351 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides --replace soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 89,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides --replace soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,333 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides --early replacement advised (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides--early replacement advised (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

washers weak

Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,527 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm nsf approx 7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers --undertrays -- inner wing liners concealing many test items

Pass 23 Aug 2021 76,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lumpy on inner edged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full length under trays fitted concealing many testable items

Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,252 miles

Handbrake has a lot of travel but not excessive

Fail 19 Aug 2019 68,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has a lot of travel but not excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,335 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 62,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,585 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,065 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2011 29,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,819 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,129 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,647 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to crack in tread grooves

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 PXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RV56 PXJ, 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

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What year was RV56 PXJ registered?

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

Is RV56 PXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 PXJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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