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MV56 DHX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,385 mi
Last recorded100,385 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 DHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2025 100,385 miles

Coolant level is low

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 100,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rear both tyres are worn on edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rear both tyres are worn on edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level is low

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,762 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 94,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 88,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,267 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,403 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 69,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 67,789 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,804 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 57,258 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,168 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,795 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,848 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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MV56 DHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV56 DHX, 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 MV56 DHX registered?

MV56 DHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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