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OU56 ZBW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,560 mi
Last recorded122,560 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 122,560 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 122,560 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 121,055 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 121,014 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 115,118 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 115,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 106,515 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and worn. Evidence of standing for some time. Brakes meeting requirements. Recommend rear brake check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 106,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and worn. Evidence of standing for some time. Brakes meeting requirements. Recommend rear brake check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,546 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 102,546 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 94,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 94,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,973 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,840 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,596 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 67,596 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,978 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,499 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,808 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,321 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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OU56 ZBW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OU56 ZBW, 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 OU56 ZBW registered?

OU56 ZBW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is OU56 ZBW safe to buy?

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