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OE56 BDV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,502 mi
Last recorded74,502 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 BDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 74,502 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,557 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 72,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 70,483 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 68,394 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 64,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 62,587 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 62,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,292 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,651 miles

rear discs rusty

unable to check fully front and rear suspension components due to covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,319 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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OE56 BDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OE56 BDV, 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 OE56 BDV registered?

OE56 BDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is OE56 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 BDV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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