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2006 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
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- Registration SW56CGV
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model B-CLASS
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
1 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,533 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel smell at rear of car, no leak detected
1 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Fuel smell at rear of car, no leak detected
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,987 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,009 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2021 11 Jun 202619 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,091 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2020 11 Jun 20268 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,849 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2019 11 Jun 20261 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,193 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202631 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported middlebox (7.1.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,109 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,943 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016 11 Jun 202619 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,755 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202623 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
21 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,614 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2013 11 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,212 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2012 11 Jun 202618 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,541 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2011 11 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,566 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW56CGV was registered on 2006-12-28
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