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RY56 SSX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,912 mi
Last recorded80,912 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 SSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 80,912 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2022 71,050 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,468 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 69,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,980 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,135 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 51,640 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 47,306 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 15 May 2014 42,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 42,658 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,263 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,400 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,626 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,682 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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RY56 SSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RY56 SSX, 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 RY56 SSX registered?

RY56 SSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RY56 SSX safe to buy?

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