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EF56 WPD

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,777 mi
Last recorded71,777 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 WPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 71,777 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 71,777 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 70,251 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 68,821 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,429 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 67,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,945 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2019 65,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 64,966 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,505 miles

rear bumper slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 62,505 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear bumper slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 60,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 57,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 52,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 47,972 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 42,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 42,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre is cut and cracks on the treads

nearside rear tyre is cut and cracks on the treads

Fail 11 Nov 2011 37,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,605 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,186 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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EF56 WPD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EF56 WPD, 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 EF56 WPD registered?

EF56 WPD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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