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HN56 VLW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,812 mi
Last recorded70,812 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 VLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 70,812 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 67,490 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 65,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 62,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 60,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 58,442 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / mobile phone holder ()

Pass 14 Dec 2019 55,797 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 55,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 51,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 47,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,855 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading white (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Dec 2015 34,016 miles

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 4 Dec 2014 28,177 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 28,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,594 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 20,055 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 20,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,705 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 14,144 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 11,743 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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HN56 VLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 2,034cc petrol 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 HN56 VLW, 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 HN56 VLW registered?

HN56 VLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is HN56 VLW safe to buy?

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