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SL56 HMK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,844 mi
Last recorded90,844 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 85,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 80,094 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,398 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filler neck corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

fuel filler neck corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,302 miles

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

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

brake pads at nearside rear getting low

fuel tank corroded

windscreen wipers worn

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,071 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded.

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

Fuel filler neck and tank corroded.

Nearside Front 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)

Rear wash inoperative....repaired, rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,100 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,302 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,613 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,173 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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SL56 HMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL56 HMK, 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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SL56 HMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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