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SW56 CFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 101,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 101,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,090 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,513 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 60,314 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,970 miles

Rear chassis and floor rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2021 56,969 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear chassis and floor rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2019 51,676 miles

All 4 tyres perishing on inner wall

Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,841 miles

All 4 road wheels kerb damaged

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 43,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner & outer wall (215 45 17 91H ) (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner & outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

All 4 road wheels kerb damaged

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,546 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 35,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,711 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 27,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,632 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,124 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,650 miles

rear tyres cracked between tread

Fail 30 Oct 2010 18,650 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 27 Nov 2009 13,896 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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SW56 CFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SW56 CFZ, 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 SW56 CFZ registered?

SW56 CFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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The MOT history for SW56 CFZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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