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SH56 FOU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,728 mi
Last recorded122,728 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 FOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,728 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 122,728 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 118,896 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near Side & Off Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near Side & Off Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Side & Off Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 118,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near Side & Off Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near Side & Off Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Side & Off Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,368 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Near Side & Off Side (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Side & Off Side (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 106,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 106,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,390 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 95,390 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is insecure secured on ramp prs issued (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,675 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 87,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 72,990 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,174 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 147,633 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 147,633 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 114,721 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 82,462 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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SH56 FOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH56 FOU, 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 SH56 FOU registered?

SH56 FOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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