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NL56 EHV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,055 mi
Last recorded85,055 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 EHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 85,055 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 85,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2025 82,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 77,318 miles

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

Nearside Front door slight damage

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,271 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,643 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads just in MOT pass limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,836 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 55,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 49,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,773 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 39,200 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 39,200 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perished and outer cracking.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides. (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,638 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,214 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 26,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 23,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,764 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,840 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,731 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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NL56 EHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 NL56 EHV, 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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NL56 EHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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