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SB56 JXK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,585 mi
Last recorded54,585 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 JXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,585 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,634 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 51,634 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 45,502 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 45,502 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 42,419 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,562 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 38,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 37,795 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 36,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 36,559 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,220 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,341 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,384 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 31,384 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,229 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,018 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 23,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,289 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,035 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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SB56 JXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JXK, 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 SB56 JXK registered?

SB56 JXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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The MOT history for SB56 JXK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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