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SP55 JGV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,463 mi
Last recorded92,463 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 JGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 92,463 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 92,463 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 74,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,582 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to front bumper backing fixings & inner plastic guard (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle covered with underseal front & rear subframes

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 2 Nov 2023 61,581 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top suspension turret corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to front bumper backing fixings & inner plastic guard (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle covered with underseal front & rear subframes

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,335 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor at rear around anti-roll bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers over sill impeding full inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2022 55,332 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor at rear around anti-roll bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers over sill impeding full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,548 miles

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

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

front sub frame has corrosion

inner edge o/s/f tyre bald

n/s/f tyre tread has cracking

rear sub frame has corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 47,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 44,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,313 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 37,307 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 33,544 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 33,544 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,587 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,162 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,222 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,622 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,040 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,522 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,841 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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SP55 JGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SP55 JGV, 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 SP55 JGV registered?

SP55 JGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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