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2006 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
General Information
- Registration SW56VNH
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model B-CLASS
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 13,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking TANK AND FILLER PIPES (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORODED (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective REAR MISSING (3.4 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,289 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2023 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,177 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- fuel tank filler neck pipe corroded / damp
- exhaust centre cox corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear shock absorber corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded and damp (5.3.2 (b))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,775 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
21 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 93,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,737 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020 11 Jun 202623 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,642 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,170 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2018 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,635 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2017 11 Jun 202628 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,423 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,031 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2015 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,532 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,978 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,978 MI
11 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,066 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,814 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,443 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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SW56VNH was registered on 2006-11-08
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