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DE56 RCE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,125 mi
Last recorded69,125 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 69,125 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 69,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 66,104 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 66,104 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 62,457 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 62,457 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,380 miles

Offside Front washer jet not working

Pass 24 Nov 2021 55,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 48,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,720 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 38,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,923 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 29,691 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,291 miles

o s r tyer small splits

Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,404 miles

front tyres cracking

oil leak poss auto cooling pipe below radiator

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2013 20,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres cracking

oil leak poss auto cooling pipe below radiator

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 16,915 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 10,944 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,367 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 8,811 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 RCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RCE, 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 RCE registered?

DE56 RCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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