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RE56 DDO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

132,671 mi
Last recorded132,671 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 DDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 132,671 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 132,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 130,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 125,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 125,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gator deteriorated

corrosion on both main brake pipes at rear

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 29 Nov 2022 119,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gator deteriorated

corrosion on both main brake pipes at rear

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,404 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft gator deteriorated

front brake pads low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,235 miles

Nearside Front inner gator deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn & brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Nov 2020 105,235 miles

Nearside Front inner gator deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn & brake pads getting low

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,706 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brakes sticking

Fail 5 Nov 2019 96,706 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brakes sticking

Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,191 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 86,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,110 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 23 Nov 2017 75,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,225 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges & close to limits

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Jun 2014 47,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 47,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,159 miles

o/s/f tyre cut

Fail 5 Jul 2012 37,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre cut

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,117 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 30,117 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 19,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RE56 DDO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RE56 DDO, 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 RE56 DDO registered?

RE56 DDO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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