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SJ56 GMO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,929 mi
Last recorded125,929 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 GMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 125,929 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 125,929 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 123,333 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 123,296 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 118,676 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 118,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 182,791 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 182,791 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 109,961 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 109,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 104,663 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,159 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,685 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2013 76,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,029 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 25,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,694 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 GMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ56 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

SJ56 GMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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