MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs worn/lipped+scorded from the outer edge
both rear tyres has a serious cracks
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs worn/lipped+scorded from the outer edge
both rear tyres has a serious cracks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV56 VSM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 OV56 VSM, 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 OV56 VSM registered?
OV56 VSM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 December 2006.
Is OV56 VSM safe to buy?
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