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SW56 CJO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,468 mi
Last recorded87,468 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 87,468 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2021 87,468 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,410 miles

First box after cat slight blow

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,948 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake discs badly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded-suspect weep

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertray fitted

uneven tread wear on inner edges of rear tyres-treads low in places

Fail 28 Aug 2019 80,945 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake discs badly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded-suspect weep

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertray fitted

uneven tread wear on inner edges of rear tyres-treads low in places

Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,555 miles

both sides rear seat belt retract mechanisms weak in operation

both sides rear tyres cracking

near side rear disc corroded on outer face

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,280 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,226 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,663 miles

Offside Front worn on edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,565 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,520 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Jul 2012 44,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,690 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,149 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel tank badly corroded but does not appear to be leaking

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2009 27,409 miles

(strongly advise) rear discs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 CJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CJO, 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 CJO registered?

SW56 CJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is SW56 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 CJO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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