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PN56 FBE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,851 mi
Last recorded128,851 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 FBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 128,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2025 125,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 123,679 miles

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

fuel filler pipes under vehicle wet but not leaking time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2024 123,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler pipes under vehicle wet but not leaking time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2023 120,584 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,155 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 113,594 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 113,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 111,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16-91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 111,238 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16-91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,324 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,714 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 91,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,309 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 67,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres outer shoulders bald (irregular wear)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,995 miles

front tyres outer shoulders bald (irregular wear)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,022 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,756 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 51,756 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,848 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,671 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 28,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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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PN56 FBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN56 FBE, 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 PN56 FBE registered?

PN56 FBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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