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SF56 WDA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,193 mi
Last recorded108,193 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 WDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 108,193 miles

Front cv boots minor leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,009 miles

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

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 3 Oct 2020 93,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,544 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 86,309 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both n/s 54 KG o/s 31 KG (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,315 miles

parking brake lever near the end of its travel

Fail 3 Oct 2018 79,315 miles

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

parking brake lever near the end of its travel

Pass 30 Sep 2017 72,458 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 72,439 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,272 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 66,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,454 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,657 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,669 miles

both rear tyres perished

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2011 15,766 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 11,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 8,049 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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SF56 WDA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver 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 SF56 WDA, 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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SF56 WDA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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