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RO56 NWH

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,389 mi
Last recorded160,389 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 NWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 160,389 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 150,803 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 150,794 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 143,432 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 141,836 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 141,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 139,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 136,903 miles

Metal Fuel Filler & Breather Pipes Slight Corrosion

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To Casing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting Low Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Jacking Point Rubber Block Missing

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To Casing

Offside Front Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To Casing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To Casing

Rear Anti Roll Bar Attachment To Chassis Slight Corrosion Both Sides

Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,770 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 124,907 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 124,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 118,033 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires renewal asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,934 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires renewal asap (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,453 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 82,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,784 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,767 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 54,767 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RO56 NWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RO56 NWH, 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 RO56 NWH registered?

RO56 NWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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