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DG56 TBU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,530 mi
Last recorded144,530 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 144,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 137,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 132,299 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 132,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 128,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler neck corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2019 119,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 119,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,981 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 109,981 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 108,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the outer edges of tread

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,145 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,006 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,355 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,551 miles

both rear tyre's perrished.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,427 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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DG56 TBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG56 TBU, 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 DG56 TBU registered?

DG56 TBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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