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SJ56 VBP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,600 mi
Last recorded80,600 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 VBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT NOISE ON ROTATION AT O/S/F HUB BEARING

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO BODY TRAYS

Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT NOISE ON ROTATION AT O/S/F HUB BEARING

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO BODY TRAYS

Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,362 miles

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

exhaust blow

Fail 28 Jan 2016 77,362 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust blow

Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight noise / stiffness in rotation at both rear wheels

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,550 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,241 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,978 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,257 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 VBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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