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DU56 FRN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 FRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,093 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 98,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,359 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 93,129 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,475 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,936 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,006 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 49,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,003 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,835 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 19,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,921 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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DU56 FRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,034cc petrol 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 DU56 FRN, 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 DU56 FRN registered?

DU56 FRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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