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EY56 OGM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,240 mi
Last recorded96,240 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 OGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 96,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 96,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 96,001 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 95,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 95,962 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 95,630 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 95,312 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,145 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 95,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 87,534 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2017 68,080 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,598 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,276 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 41,399 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,327 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,596 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 23,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,317 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jul 2009 18,317 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

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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EY56 OGM 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 77.3%.

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 EY56 OGM, 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 EY56 OGM registered?

EY56 OGM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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