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SC55 VEL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,069 mi
Last recorded114,069 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 VEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side sill covered with plastic cover

Fail 29 Sep 2025 114,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side sill covered with plastic cover

Pass 26 Jul 2024 103,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nsr shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

osr shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 103,672 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,813 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front 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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Jul 2022 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front 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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,294 miles

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

rear petrol filler pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 75,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 May 2018 68,558 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand Break (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 68,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand Break (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 64,813 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 64,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 62,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,427 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 60,268 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,649 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 57,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,831 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,187 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,892 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,476 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,922 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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SC55 VEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC55 VEL, 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 SC55 VEL registered?

SC55 VEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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