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FD56 EET

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,204 mi
Last recorded36,204 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 EET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 36,204 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 34,952 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 34,268 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 33,260 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 33,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 32,231 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 31,420 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 30,667 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,371 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,862 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,525 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,354 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 21,387 miles

all four tyres light cracks on wall.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,040 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 20,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 178,798 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 17,894 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,339 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 13,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FD56 EET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD56 EET, 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 FD56 EET?

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What year was FD56 EET registered?

FD56 EET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is FD56 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 EET shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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