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ST56 TPU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,024 mi
Last recorded70,024 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 TPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

engine covers and undertrays ,sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jul 2019 69,947 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

engine covers and undertrays ,sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2019 68,146 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 68,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,941 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 34,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,044 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 52,044 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,864 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 41,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 120,283 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 24,834 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 21,232 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 21,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,425 miles

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,453 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 11,126 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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ST56 TPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TPU, 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 ST56 TPU registered?

ST56 TPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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The MOT history for ST56 TPU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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