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AO56 DMU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,809 mi
Last recorded106,809 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 106,128 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,963 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 104,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 101,848 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 101,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,889 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 100,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,225 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 99,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 96,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre weathered and perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,573 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,370 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,532 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,364 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,263 miles

Front pad inner O/S/F lower than the other front pads

Rear tyres perished

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AO56 DMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO56 DMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 DMU registered?

AO56 DMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is AO56 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 DMU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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