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SH56 EUM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,998 mi
Last recorded73,998 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 EUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,998 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2025 79,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 67,280 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 67,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,909 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,312 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 58,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,496 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,811 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,215 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,906 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,603 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,138 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 17,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 12,636 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 9,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 7,383 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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SH56 EUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SH56 EUM, 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 SH56 EUM registered?

SH56 EUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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The MOT history for SH56 EUM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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