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EK56 OTP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,399 mi
Last recorded104,399 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 104,399 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 100,202 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 94,013 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 86,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,732 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 75,760 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,909 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,549 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 62,549 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 54,933 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,737 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2016 49,314 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 47,426 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 47,426 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,304 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 37,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,205 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect brake pivot, steering, suspension, brake lines and fuel lines due to covers fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,013 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 13,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EK56 OTP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EK56 OTP, 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

How do I check the history of EK56 OTP?

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What year was EK56 OTP registered?

EK56 OTP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EK56 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 OTP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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