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OE56 BEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,565 mi
Last recorded72,565 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 BEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 72,565 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 71,303 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 69,282 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 69,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 65,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,467 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,530 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,717 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 41,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 31,396 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 31,396 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,825 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre cracking up

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

rear brake pads low

rear wiper worn

Fail 14 Oct 2015 27,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bridgestone turanza er300 205/55r16 91v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre cracking up

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

rear brake pads low

rear wiper worn

Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,609 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 24,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 19,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Fail 9 Jul 2012 15,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 13 Dec 2010 10,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2009 7,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OE56 BEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE56 BEJ registered?

OE56 BEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is OE56 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 BEJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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