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SA56 HPC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,718 mi
Last recorded120,718 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 HPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 120,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 120,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering assy (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering assy (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 114,995 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 114,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection between front pipe to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 111,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 108,653 miles

Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever has slight pull

Pass 8 Nov 2017 105,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 94,131 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,443 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,795 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 56,268 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,635 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,642 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,629 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Front pads worn to approx 3mm.

Sidewall damage (cut) on o/s/r tyre outer wall but not down to cords.

Unable to fully check o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

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 HPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol 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 SA56 HPC, 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 HPC registered?

SA56 HPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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