MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front 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))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener on inside mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted and not allowing full inspection
various brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck
Fuel tank corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank rusty
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank rusty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated with grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Bumper not fully secured at offside
Front Fog lights inoperative.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank filler pipe very badly corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside parking brake grabbing slightly.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front fog lights not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front fog lights not working
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres scrubbed on outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres scrubbed on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight rear brake binding nearside
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
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SF56 TKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 SF56 TKZ, 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 SF56 TKZ registered?
SF56 TKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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