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SX56 AHE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,885 mi
Last recorded71,885 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX56 AHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 71,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,060 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 65,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Fail 22 May 2020 65,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 62,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 13 Nov 2018 59,969 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer SIDE WALL CHIPPED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR NUM/PLATE MARKED

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,155 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

minor sidewall damage nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,598 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,352 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,110 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 21,525 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,331 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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SX56 AHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SX56 AHE, 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 SX56 AHE registered?

SX56 AHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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