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HV56 RYB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,126 mi
Last recorded71,126 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 RYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,126 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (and rear cracked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 71,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (and rear cracked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 71,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,946 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,814 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing going on to sub frame some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 63,317 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,455 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 50,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 50,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,107 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 35,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,875 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 26,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 22,295 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 9 Sep 2009 17,053 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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HV56 RYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

HV56 RYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is HV56 RYB safe to buy?

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