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SL56 HMV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,280 mi
Last recorded162,280 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 HMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 162,280 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 2 Oct 2017 162,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2016 148,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 136,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 118,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 113,024 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 113,012 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 108,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 103,850 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 96,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,722 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 HMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey 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 SL56 HMV, 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 SL56 HMV registered?

SL56 HMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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