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SJ56 XMY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,478 mi
Last recorded96,478 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 XMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,478 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 96,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 96,372 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,417 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight play offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,964 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,585 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre slightly damaged on inner tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,156 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,416 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall not showing cord

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,053 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

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

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