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DE56 DNU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,855 mi
Last recorded113,855 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 DNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,855 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,154 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 107,154 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,437 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,395 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,562 miles

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

o/s/headlight dimmer then n/s

Fail 26 Sep 2016 88,560 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/headlight dimmer then n/s

Pass 15 May 2015 83,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 76,260 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 67,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 576,662 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 57,547 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 48,574 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,610 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 43,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,751 miles

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

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

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 DNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DNU, 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 DNU registered?

DE56 DNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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