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CP56 HMC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,131 mi
Last recorded130,131 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 130,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in general corrosion.

Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,006 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 127,004 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 119,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 118,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 109,944 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Looks to be coming out of the transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the brake hose at rear axle connecting to other brake pipe advisory. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated The hose connecting the filler to the tank. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the hose near rear axle going toward the front of the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2022 109,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Looks to be coming out of the transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the brake hose at rear axle connecting to other brake pipe advisory. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated The hose connecting the filler to the tank. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the hose near rear axle going toward the front of the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 105,108 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI PERISHING

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,191 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 103,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working FOG LIGHT (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,032 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded on entry pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Both Rear Seat belts slow to retract but still operate as intended

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

Vehicle fitted with protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines .

Fail 19 Mar 2019 100,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Front Headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded on entry pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Both Rear Seat belts slow to retract but still operate as intended

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

Vehicle fitted with protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines .

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,383 miles

O/S OUTER CV BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,339 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,695 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 59,962 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,962 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,199 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 52,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,297 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,625 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,299 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,401 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edge.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CP56 HMC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP56 HMC, 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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CP56 HMC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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