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SM56 XHF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 XHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024
Fail 3 Apr 2024

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 97,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,493 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Mar 2020 88,493 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 84,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,012 miles

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

Rear brake discs light heat damage

Rear tyre treads light cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2018 80,010 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs light heat damage

Rear tyre treads light cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,086 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,614 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 71,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODIED (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODIED (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,367 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,555 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,257 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,672 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 18,424 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 6,979 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 XHF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM56 XHF registered?

SM56 XHF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is SM56 XHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 XHF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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