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SM56 XHS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,336 mi
Last recorded135,336 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 135,336 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 135,336 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 215,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake lever need adjusting soon

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,661 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,661 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer outer sill not checked due to covers

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front cv joint slight noise

Offside Outer outer sill not checked due to covers

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to underside rear floor section

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to underside covers

Fail 29 Mar 2017 102,086 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer outer sill not checked due to covers

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

Offside Outer outer sill not checked due to covers

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to underside rear floor section

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to underside covers

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,266 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,266 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both reaR (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,563 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 59,744 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 59,743 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear light cracked advise d/s

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,451 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 41,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 276,727 miles

handbrake cable needs adjusting

rear brake discs scored

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 XHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

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

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