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DE56 ETF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,484 mi
Last recorded73,484 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 ETF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 73,484 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 73,465 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 70,049 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 70,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 61,089 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 61,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 59,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,549 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,733 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 54,733 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 51,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 47,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 43,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cat split (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 38,601 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 38,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,103 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 32,103 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,791 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,944 miles

offside tyre slightly damaged and worn on outter edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,371 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 19,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,776 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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DE56 ETF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ETF, 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 ETF registered?

DE56 ETF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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