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EX56 VFC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,315 mi
Last recorded91,315 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 91,315 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 91,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken winding down shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 87,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 87,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,968 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 83,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,619 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,540 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 75,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 71,238 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,556 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,305 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,710 miles

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R tyre perished and cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2016 50,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 50,966 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,271 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread no cords exposed

Pass 1 Nov 2014 36,475 miles

nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 1 Nov 2014 36,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,836 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked around outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape around inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 31,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracked around outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape around inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,005 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked around outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,400 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 VFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

EX56 VFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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