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SJ56 BSV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,174 mi
Last recorded142,174 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 BSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 142,174 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 139,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 133,326 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 133,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wear outer edges

some corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis and boot floor

Pass 13 Oct 2022 126,126 miles

both rear control arms outer bushes starting to deteriorate

general corrosion to rear underside

rear middle seatbelt catch outer casing coming adrift

Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear chassis and rear floor pans

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

fuel filler pipes corroding and possible evidence of previous seapage - recommend investigate/repair

Fail 18 Oct 2021 121,377 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to both rear chassis and rear floor pans

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

fuel filler pipes corroding and possible evidence of previous seapage - recommend investigate/repair

Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,539 miles

corrosion to exhaust silencer

corrosion to front + rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel filler pipes

corrosion to rear shocker absorbers

some front brake judder

Fail 13 Oct 2020 116,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust silencer

corrosion to front + rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel filler pipes

corrosion to rear shocker absorbers

some front brake judder

Pass 7 Oct 2019 110,038 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,240 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 100,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 87,248 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,420 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,748 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,293 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,379 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 20,379 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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SJ56 BSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SJ56 BSV, 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 SJ56 BSV registered?

SJ56 BSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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