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NV56 VMM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,240 mi
Last recorded118,240 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 VMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 118,240 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 105,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 105,724 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 101,485 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 101,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 94,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 86,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 85,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect poor damping actioin (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,426 miles

1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test (5W30).

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Service light displayed.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 65,426 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test (5W30).

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Service light displayed.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,644 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 24 Sep 2015 59,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,892 miles

1 1/2 litre 5w/40 added

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer brake pads look low

check tyre then start runflat indicator on dashboard

handbrake has high travel

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bar indicator

service D overdue by 730 days

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,426 miles

service D overdue by 730 days

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre seat belt buckle plastic missing

nearside front tyre has run flat damage

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

offside front wing mirror cover missing

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

restart run flat indicator light on

Fail 28 Sep 2012 43,896 miles

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

centre rear seat belt buckle outer cover is missing

hand brake has long travel

near side mirror glass is broken

off side rear tyre is cracking and has a cut on the outer side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,896 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle outer cover is missing

hand brake has long travel

near side mirror glass is broken

off side rear tyre is cracking and has a cut on the outer side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,576 miles

1LITRE 5W/40 added for emissions

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre cut to outside tyre wall not exposed to cords

service light on

Fail 16 Sep 2011 40,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1LITRE 5W/40 added for emissions

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre cut to outside tyre wall not exposed to cords

service light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,612 miles

front brake discs are worn on the limit

near side door mirror is broken

service light is on

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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NV56 VMM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NV56 VMM, 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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NV56 VMM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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