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SV56 KGF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,796 mi
Last recorded54,796 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 54,796 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyre splitting in the tread areas

front shock absorbers corroded

front subframe and nearside wish bone corroded

parking brake application uneven

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

undertray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2022 54,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyre splitting in the tread areas

front shock absorbers corroded

front subframe and nearside wish bone corroded

parking brake application uneven

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

undertray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded look damp

fuel tank corroded where filler hose connects

under tray fitted underside

Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,648 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

floor /suspension covered with undertray,plastic

Fail 6 Oct 2020 52,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

floor /suspension covered with undertray,plastic

Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,378 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 52,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine Management Light On (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 51,406 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 51,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

slight brake vibration offside front

Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,404 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 50,400 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine Management Light On

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,068 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 49,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,451 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,850 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,204 miles

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

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

unable to properly check underside of vehicle due to extensive plastic panelling

Fail 25 Aug 2010 41,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

handbrake cables never been oil on this car and will deteriate if not oiled

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,173 miles

handbrake cables never been oil on this car and will deteriate if not oiled

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,431 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SV56 KGF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SV56 KGF, 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 SV56 KGF registered?

SV56 KGF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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