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DK56 XFW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,319 mi
Last recorded90,319 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 90,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 88,719 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 88,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 81,277 miles

Horn not working properly horn has a low tone (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2021 81,277 miles

Horn not working properly horn has a low tone (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 78,972 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,007 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,148 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 72,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,167 miles

Nearside Rear OUTER TYRE WALL CRACKED AND IN POOR CONDITION

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear OUTER TYRE WALL CRACKED AND IN POOR CONDITION

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,831 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 63,831 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,089 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,895 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,470 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,547 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,078 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,103 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,567 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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DK56 XFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DK56 XFW, 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 DK56 XFW registered?

DK56 XFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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