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SM56 LTZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,932 mi
Last recorded71,932 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 LTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 71,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,649 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all underbody components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,831 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 63,831 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust minor leek

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,878 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 59,876 miles

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,543 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 55,543 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 53,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,617 miles

EML lamp indicates a fault

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,646 miles

EML on in dash

advise new wipers rubber worn

Fail 28 Jun 2016 46,631 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

EML on in dash

advise new wipers rubber worn

hand brake needs adj.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,804 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 33,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,222 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 32,222 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 28,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,781 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 22,781 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 16,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,852 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 LTZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LTZ, 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 LTZ registered?

SM56 LTZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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