2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.0L Diesel · SM56 XHD
2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/12/2006. Recorded mileage 159,265 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1992cc
SM56 XHD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2022
- 159,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SM56 XHD Mileage History
- 30/09/2021147,766 mi
- 13/10/2021147,775 mi+9 mi
- 29/09/2022159,263 mi+11,488 mi
- 04/10/2022159,265 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,377 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SM56 XHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (SM56 XHD) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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