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SM56 XHU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,991 mi
Last recorded104,991 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 XHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,658 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 93,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,962 miles

o/s/r unrepairable/poorly repaired puncture

Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/r unrepairable/poorly repaired puncture

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,611 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 84,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,285 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 41,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,195 miles

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

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

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 XHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XHU, 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

How do I check the history of SM56 XHU?

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What year was SM56 XHU registered?

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

Is SM56 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 XHU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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