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SM56 DWN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,581 mi
Last recorded170,581 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 170,581 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 165,872 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 165,867 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 165,848 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded & damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2019 154,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2019 154,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel & wheel arch damaged, corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Sep 2019 152,919 miles

Brake cable damaged parking brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe & hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel & wheel arch corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 134,164 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 117,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 112,655 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,490 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 104,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,125 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,831 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 84,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,853 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,778 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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SM56 DWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM56 DWN, 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 SM56 DWN registered?

SM56 DWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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