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DG56 DXZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,525 mi
Last recorded119,525 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 119,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 119,517 miles

Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 114,029 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 108,818 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp unit missing

both rear brakes pipes corroded

dual mass flywheel noisey

under body corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,818 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

ESP malfunction light illuminated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp unit missing

both rear brakes pipes corroded

dual mass flywheel noisey

under body corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,050 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

body work damaged

both rear coil springs corroded

dual mass fly wheel noisey

engine management light on

Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,050 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

body work damaged

both rear coil springs corroded

dual mass fly wheel noisey

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,678 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,264 miles

mil lamp on dash

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked, due to child seat fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2015 94,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mil lamp on dash

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked, due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,825 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 90,819 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 90,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

tyre run flat warning on dashboard

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,802 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 74,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 74,862 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,067 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,122 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,558 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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DG56 DXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG56 DXZ, 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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DG56 DXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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