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CV56 YRS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,409 mi
Last recorded128,409 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 YRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 128,409 miles

Accident damage to the OSF wing and the drivers door

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded And both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 128,023 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Accident damage to the drivers door and the OSF wing

Coil spring corroded OSF and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the front hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,116 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2025 114,965 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated NS and OS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NS and OS are excessively corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Aug 2022 93,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,289 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 86,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 86,689 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,096 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,532 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,619 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,409 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,516 miles

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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CV56 YRS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV56 YRS, 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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CV56 YRS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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