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OV56 VSM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,324 mi
Last recorded101,324 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 101,324 miles

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))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 101,324 miles

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))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 101,243 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 97,548 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 93,142 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 91,315 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 91,315 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 86,217 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,344 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 68,487 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,590 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,933 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,858 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,473 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,966 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,299 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 36,299 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 34,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 28,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,566 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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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.

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