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WJ56 PMV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,767 mi
Last recorded90,767 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 PMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 90,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 90,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,242 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *Needs renewal as soon as possible* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside and middle rear seats not in use

Fail 15 Mar 2022 86,242 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *Needs renewal as soon as possible* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside and middle rear seats not in use

Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,448 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,429 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,564 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 74,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Mar 2018 72,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside heavily deteriorated on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front and both near and offside rear tyres worn low on shoulder(s)

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

covers/trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

item removed prior to test

Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

covers/trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

item removed prior to test

Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 51,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,557 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,940 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,416 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,822 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,435 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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WJ56 PMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WJ56 PMV, 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 WJ56 PMV registered?

WJ56 PMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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