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MV56 FZO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,129 mi
Last recorded113,129 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 FZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 113,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 113,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 112,975 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working off and nearside front wiper blades performance not tested. (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear shows corrosion/pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear shows extensive corrosion/pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

offside front brake back plate corroded/incomplete

offside rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

Pass 15 Jan 2025 102,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

offside front brake back plate incomplete

offside front brake calliper/hub areas show extensive grease contamination.

offside rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel

Fail 18 Dec 2024 102,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear corrosion/pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear corrosion/pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

low fuel warning lamp is illuminated.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

offside front brake back plate incomplete

offside front brake calliper/hub areas show extensive grease contamnation.

offside rear brakes are "grinding"

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

rear service brakes show extensive imbalance.

Pass 13 Jan 2024 96,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 96,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,234 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 92,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,555 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 87,555 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,433 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 87,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 70,314 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,880 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,927 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 41,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,315 miles

fuel tank filler/vent pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jun 2013 31,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank filler/vent pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,998 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 27,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,487 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV56 FZO, 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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MV56 FZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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