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SJ56 VCF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,213 mi
Last recorded136,213 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 136,213 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,720 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 118,639 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 113,708 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 106,434 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seats

Fail 27 May 2016 106,434 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seats

Pass 28 May 2015 99,522 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 92,357 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 83,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,078 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres(inner shoulders close to legal limit)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,267 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 56,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,991 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 VCF 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 VCF, 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 VCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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