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FM56 WCW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,059 mi
Last recorded62,059 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 WCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 62,059 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 61,826 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 61,820 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,499 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

front & rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,111 miles

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

Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure in some places

Fail 14 Dec 2021 60,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure in some places

Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,242 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 59,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 58,696 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,385 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,967 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 56,944 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)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepping (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,044 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,163 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,218 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,045 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

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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FM56 WCW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FM56 WCW, 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 FM56 WCW registered?

FM56 WCW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 October 2006.

Is FM56 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 WCW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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