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VK56 PUH

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,864 mi
Last recorded174,864 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 PUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 174,864 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 174,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 167,487 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 154,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 146,273 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 138,478 miles

covers fitted under car alll though

Pass 4 May 2016 129,332 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 97,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2014 73,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 73,329 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,183 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,470 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 43,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,624 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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VK56 PUH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK56 PUH, 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 VK56 PUH registered?

VK56 PUH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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