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SJ56 VBX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,208 mi
Last recorded75,208 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 VBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,208 miles

rear coil spring and shock absorbers heavily corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2021 75,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear coil spring and shock absorbers heavily corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,126 miles

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

o/s/r tyre splitting on inner wall

Fail 6 Feb 2020 68,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

o/s/r tyre splitting on inner wall

Pass 9 Feb 2019 63,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres starting to split on inner walls

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,710 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,242 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,530 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,538 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,763 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,801 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 VBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

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

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