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AF56 XVE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,153 mi
Last recorded119,153 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 119,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear registration plate slightly obscured

parking brake low efficiency

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 119,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear registration plate slightly obscured

parking brake low efficiency

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,397 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 116,397 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2020 105,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb insecure in holder (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2019 91,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid looks discoloured

Fail 1 May 2019 91,217 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 78,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/50w17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 78,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/50w17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,779 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 64,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,527 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 60,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,637 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 58,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 58,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,451 miles

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,271 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 48,236 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,750 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,187 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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AF56 XVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AF56 XVE, 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 AF56 XVE registered?

AF56 XVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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