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ML56 URN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,455 mi
Last recorded77,455 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 URN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 77,455 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 77,334 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 77,334 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,071 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,073 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Arch liner insecure

Offside Front Wheel Arch liner insecure

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,720 miles

both rear tyres starting to perishing between the tread

oil leak on the engine

Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,041 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 67,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,896 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,439 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,853 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 49,853 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,254 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 37,558 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,011 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,620 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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ML56 URN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ML56 URN, 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 ML56 URN registered?

ML56 URN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is ML56 URN safe to buy?

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