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DE56 OEK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,698 mi
Last recorded84,698 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 OEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 84,698 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,015 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 72,959 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 72,953 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 68,656 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 68,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,003 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 63,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 57,504 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 57,504 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 51,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear arm bracket slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear arm bracket slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,505 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,279 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 44,542 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,650 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,358 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,692 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 27,683 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,149 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,831 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 OEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DE56 OEK, 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 OEK registered?

DE56 OEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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