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SK56 MVS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,449 mi
Last recorded81,449 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 81,449 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

rear view mirror missing

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,604 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,833 miles

no interior mirror

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 66,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort binding slightly (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,669 miles

Nearside Rear brake noisey

front and rear disc pads seem low. long handbrake travel

Fail 12 Apr 2016 60,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake noisey

front and rear disc pads seem low. long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,419 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 53,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,334 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 50,334 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,880 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,997 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,717 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 41,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SK56 MVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SK56 MVS, 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 SK56 MVS registered?

SK56 MVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SK56 MVS safe to buy?

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