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EX56 HFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,488 mi
Last recorded96,488 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 HFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 96,488 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake travel high

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2026 96,488 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake travel high

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,327 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 87,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 76,942 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,597 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,989 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 73,988 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,514 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 71,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 69,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,291 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 60,247 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,687 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,465 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 55,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 50,950 miles

Both front tyres outer edges worn to excess

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,323 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,060 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 45,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 36,024 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 31,509 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 31,509 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,142 miles

Grease on os outer cv gaiter but no split could be found when mot was done

Fail 13 Oct 2010 27,142 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Grease on os outer cv gaiter but no split could be found when mot was done

WATER IN WASHER BOTTLE AND PUMP SOUNDS TO BE RUNNING

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,437 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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EX56 HFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EX56 HFZ, 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 EX56 HFZ registered?

EX56 HFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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