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SB56 WLC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,388 mi
Last recorded83,388 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 WLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 83,388 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 83,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 75,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Pass 23 May 2022 113,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 113,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 107,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 104,238 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 60,121 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 May 2017 58,741 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,389 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,604 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,446 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 41,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,718 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,599 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,170 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 WLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLC, 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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SB56 WLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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