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SV56 MPY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,939 mi
Last recorded86,939 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 MPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 86,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre very badly cracked/perished

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outside and close to legal limit

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

Offside park brake reading poor

rear floor /chassis corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,169 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 83,168 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,092 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt retracts slowly

Nearside Rear tyre punctured close to sidewall 215/55/16

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

clutch rubber missing

undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2020 77,090 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing detached (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler pipe excessively corroded and wet with fuel (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached severe play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre section mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt retracts slowly

Nearside Rear tyre punctured close to sidewall 215/55/16

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

clutch rubber missing

handbrake high

undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 66,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 60,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,108 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,414 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,414 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 33,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 24,808 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 18,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,303 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,241 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MPY, 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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SV56 MPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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