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ST56 MFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,099 mi
Last recorded65,099 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 MFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 65,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rattle from engine

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 65,055 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rattle from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2022 59,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Under tray insecure, offside rear

Pass 30 Mar 2021 52,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 52,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 46,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 46,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,046 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroding ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear floor and sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 25 Feb 2019 44,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroding ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear floor and sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,718 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 41,715 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,686 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,572 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged rusty (7.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,471 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY RUST

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Fail 16 Dec 2015 36,471 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

GENERAL UNDER BODY RUST

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Pass 16 Dec 2014 33,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 30,949 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 28,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,735 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 15,841 miles

front tyres are worn unevenly on their outer edges.

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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ST56 MFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ST56 MFJ, 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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ST56 MFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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