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DV56 VFX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,458 mi
Last recorded125,458 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 125,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pipes leading from the fuel cap to the tank are corroded

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 125,458 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pipes leading from the fuel cap to the tank are corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 123,168 miles

Fuel tank Fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 113,470 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 110,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 106,666 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension corroded

front n rear pads wearing low

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,102 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,181 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 99,178 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,515 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 91,515 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,701 miles

offside rear tyre stepped

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre stepped

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre stepped

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,312 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,491 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 47,434 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,555 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,288 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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DV56 VFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DV56 VFX, 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 DV56 VFX registered?

DV56 VFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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