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BV56 WYC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,319 mi
Last recorded150,319 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 150,319 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

age related corrosions within all precribed araes under the vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2024 142,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 142,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone bottom balk joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Handbreak sticking

Pass 27 Nov 2023 136,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 136,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 123,609 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 114,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 113,527 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

fuel pipes to fuel tank corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 100,533 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake discs worn

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,305 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 89,305 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1n)

ns windscreen washer advised

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,033 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Aug 2014 73,071 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 73,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,677 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,894 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,762 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,238 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 28,238 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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BV56 WYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BV56 WYC, 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 BV56 WYC registered?

BV56 WYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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