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SM56 RHE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,402 mi
Last recorded106,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,402 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 106,402 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Undertray prevents examination of significant lengths of brake pipe.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 146,702 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not retract without assistance. (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Undertray prevents examination of significant lengths of brake pipe.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,791 miles

NOTE. Unable to check both rear lower coil springs

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to check some parts of front suspension due to under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,749 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,443 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,355 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,477 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,531 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,839 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 27,839 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,068 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 RHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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