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MA56 RWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 RWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,266 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 86,089 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 86,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 83,956 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 83,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,402 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 81,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,324 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 79,324 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,124 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 74,475 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 70,641 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 70,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 66,405 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,753 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 57,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 47,132 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 43,038 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 38,648 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 38,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre perished and outer sidewall scuffed

offside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Dec 2010 30,867 miles

outer sills covered,both rear tyre treads perished,puncture repair to offside rear tyre,offside rear tyre inner tread lumpy

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,294 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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MA56 RWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA56 RWZ, 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 MA56 RWZ registered?

MA56 RWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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