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OV56 WTE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,625 mi
Last recorded147,625 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 WTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 147,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 139,884 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 132,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 200,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2016 186,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 176,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 99,008 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,592 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,134 miles

nearside rear jacking pad missing

Fail 10 Apr 2012 87,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear jacking pad missing

nearside rear tyre deformed

offside rear tyre deformed

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,580 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 70,354 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,289 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 WTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OV56 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

OV56 WTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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