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RA56 VBK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,719 mi
Last recorded100,719 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 VBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 100,719 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,896 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,207 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,907 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,567 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,511 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,490 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 86,488 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,673 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 84,421 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 84,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,832 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,532 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,296 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,492 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,772 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,778 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,591 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,093 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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RA56 VBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RA56 VBK, 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 RA56 VBK registered?

RA56 VBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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