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SM56 LUE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,767 mi
Last recorded102,767 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 LUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 102,764 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,741 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edge's

Advise h/brake reqs attention or repair

Advise n/s/r b/pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boarder line excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 85,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boarder line excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,441 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 80,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,491 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 61,206 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut

Pass 20 Dec 2014 53,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre outter wall tearing

Fail 17 Dec 2013 45,219 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre outter wall tearing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,699 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 35,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

large under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

large under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2010 32,083 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 29,172 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 LUE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

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

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