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SJ56 VBB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,477 mi
Last recorded89,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 VBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,477 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor/ underfloor surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2023 89,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor/ underfloor surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 87,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,028 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 72,957 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear slightly pitted (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,707 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,157 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,546 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 54,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,989 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,874 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 41,874 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,197 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,392 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,728 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 VBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBB, 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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SJ56 VBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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