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OU56 ZGH

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,070 mi
Last recorded126,070 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 126,070 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 126,051 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 123,362 miles

exhaust centre box hanging bracket corroded through at weld

Pass 16 Feb 2024 120,955 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2023 117,749 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 113,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 8 Feb 2022 113,849 miles

Brake performance not tested due to n/s/rear brake pipe corroded through -- leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 4 Feb 2021 110,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2021 110,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,184 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 104,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,541 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,989 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,989 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,266 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,101 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 ZGH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU56 ZGH, 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 OU56 ZGH registered?

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

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