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DE56 VNU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,667 mi
Last recorded38,667 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 VNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 38,667 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 35,292 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 31,623 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 30,543 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 30,541 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 29,372 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,189 miles

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

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

hand brake efficiency 16%

Pass 10 Feb 2020 26,828 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 24,801 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Feb 2018 22,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 20,175 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 20,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,255 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 19,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 17,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 14,711 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 12,578 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,091 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 10,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 7,476 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 VNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 2,035cc 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 VNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE56 VNU registered?

DE56 VNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is DE56 VNU safe to buy?

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