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SJ56 VBY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,921 mi
Last recorded102,921 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 VBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,921 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 102,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,369 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 99,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,934 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel has a noise when rotated. Suspect it's from the handbrake shoes.

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 98,934 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,379 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,394 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full of stuff

fuel tank corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edge

rear axle corroded

under floor corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2015 73,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full of stuff

fuel tank corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edge

rear axle corroded

under floor corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,407 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,407 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,758 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,758 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,869 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,592 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 VBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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