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VK56 PUX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

191,061 mi
Last recorded191,061 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 PUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 191,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 177,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 170,796 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 170,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 155,877 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 145,695 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 85,489 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,577 miles

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

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

cracks on o/s & n/s front tyre treads

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,569 miles

rear brake discs scored

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,526 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge close to limit

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 PUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

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

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