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EA56 FWM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 FWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 123,408 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 113,674 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 102,895 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,286 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,123 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 61,123 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,236 miles

nearside rear tyre worn both edges and screw and nail in tread.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,635 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,790 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,936 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 23,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,707 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisory both front tyres have slight tearing to tread

Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,397 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,837 miles

Air freshener attached to interior rearview mirror, obstructing drivers view.

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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EA56 FWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EA56 FWM, 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 EA56 FWM registered?

EA56 FWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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