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SX56 AHK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,074 mi
Last recorded78,074 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX56 AHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,074 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded osr

fuel p[ipes corroded at fuel tank

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 3 Feb 2017 77,830 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside wing mirror glass and lens cracked

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished and cracked

fuel pipes corroded

rear wiper tore

Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bands

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2016 72,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bands

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,425 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,795 miles

nsf tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on outter edge

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,668 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates deteriorating

Fail 12 Dec 2011 32,334 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,489 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,787 miles

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 AHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SX56 AHK, 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 AHK registered?

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

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