CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV56 PXU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,324 mi
Last recorded83,324 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 PXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,324 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,472 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 80,222 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,949 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cuts in both rear tyres

n/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 70,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,425 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,529 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 45,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,290 miles

emissions too low to produce print out.

h/brake lever travel becoming excessive.

some impact damage to underside of vehicle.

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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV56 PXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 RV56 PXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV56 PXU?

You can check the full history of RV56 PXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV56 PXU registered?

RV56 PXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is RV56 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 PXU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV56 PXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV56 PXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.