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SB56 JWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,045 mi
Last recorded83,045 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 JWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filer pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 83,045 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filer pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,259 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 81,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after hand brake is applied (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,158 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease around both outer c/v boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and inner wall is splitting but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,810 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,748 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,328 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 48,328 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,811 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,330 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,091 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 25,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 25,076 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,920 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SB56 JWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB56 JWZ, 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 SB56 JWZ registered?

SB56 JWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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