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DE56 DMU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,410 mi
Last recorded129,410 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 DMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 129,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 129,408 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 123,830 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 120,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 117,957 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 189,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 110,513 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,485 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 95,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,137 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 80,388 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,725 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,576 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,413 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,270 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 21,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,847 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 16,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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DE56 DMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DE56 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.

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What year was DE56 DMU registered?

DE56 DMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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