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EA56 FWW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,657 mi
Last recorded101,657 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 FWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 101,657 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 98,956 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,754 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 80,560 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,763 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,549 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stalk plastic cover damaged (still operating correctly)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk plastic cover missing (still operating correctly)

Offside Front Slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

Fail 18 Jan 2019 72,541 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt stalk plastic cover damaged (still operating correctly)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk plastic cover missing (still operating correctly)

Offside Front Slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,158 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 62,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,191 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,686 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 40,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,688 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,085 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 32,084 miles

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 28 Jun 2011 24,916 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,371 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 16,371 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 FWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FWW, 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 EA56 FWW registered?

EA56 FWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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The MOT history for EA56 FWW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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