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HV56 RXS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,314 mi
Last recorded120,314 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 RXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 120,314 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 111,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 101,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 91,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 81,889 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 81,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,591 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,275 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,888 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,251 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,318 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,571 miles

Offside track rod inner joint has slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,935 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 24,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,312 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,054 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,403 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 17,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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HV56 RXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel 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 HV56 RXS, 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 HV56 RXS registered?

HV56 RXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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