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MC56 EDV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,069 mi
Last recorded127,069 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 EDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 127,069 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play Column...upper joint (2.1.5)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Aug 2016 127,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released All three lamps (1.2.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play Column...upper joint (2.1.5)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Apr 2016 126,560 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met...system requires adjustment or repair

Steering column universal joint has slight play Upper joint (2.1.5)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2014 94,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 88,268 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 79,006 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,292 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 77,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,077 miles

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

small bulge in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,022 miles

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

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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MC56 EDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC56 EDV, 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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MC56 EDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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