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SP56 SNZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,285 mi
Last recorded82,285 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 SNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 82,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2026 80,635 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 80,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 75,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 62,803 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 62,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 56,954 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 56,825 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,629 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 49,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,657 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 36,735 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,538 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,843 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,528 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,377 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their outer edges.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2012 17,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,121 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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SP56 SNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP56 SNZ, 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 SP56 SNZ registered?

SP56 SNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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