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AF56 XVX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,801 mi
Last recorded163,801 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 163,801 miles

belly pan and under trays fitted back through

Pass 14 Dec 2022 157,529 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 157,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside park brake efficiency just met

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 150,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 150,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,374 miles

High level stop light not working

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ON BOOT FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 141,374 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High level stop light not working

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ON BOOT FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 129,840 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc badly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 129,840 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc badly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 121,363 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 121,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 113,779 miles

Both front tyres perishing inner side walls

Fail 23 May 2017 113,779 miles

Both front tyres perishing inner side walls

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 104,302 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 104,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 95,570 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,839 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre small cut slightly exposing cords

Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,632 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre small cut slightly exposing cords

Pass 30 Aug 2012 69,688 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,661 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,074 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,636 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 XVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF56 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

AF56 XVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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