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SA56 DFV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,144 mi
Last recorded113,144 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 DFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 113,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 113,144 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,109 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,214 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2012 56,238 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,660 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,660 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,987 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 46,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,239 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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SA56 DFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA56 DFV, 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 SA56 DFV registered?

SA56 DFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is SA56 DFV safe to buy?

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