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HF56 BWE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,275 mi
Last recorded111,275 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 BWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 111,275 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 105,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 95,885 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin marginal pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,934 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,727 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,599 miles

Central Mirror not fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 15 May 2020 76,046 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,928 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 71,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,721 miles

rattling noise from engine

Fail 30 Sep 2016 68,721 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rattling noise from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,784 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking point missing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,289 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

offside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

Fail 1 Oct 2013 52,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

offside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

Fail 27 Sep 2012 50,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,395 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,125 miles

vehicle presenter be aware the nearside and offside rear tyres are showing signs of cracking

vehicle presenter be aware the rear brake discs are becomeing slightly pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,015 miles

Both rear tyres inner tread feathered

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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HF56 BWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF56 BWE, 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 HF56 BWE registered?

HF56 BWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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