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ST56 MDU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,426 mi
Last recorded61,426 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 MDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 61,426 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 60,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under side of car heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 45,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.95mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 45,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.95mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 38,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 32,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 31,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking inbetween the tread blocks

Pass 21 Nov 2016 29,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 28,647 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,897 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 25,799 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded

O/S/F Tyre getting low 3mm

O/S/R Indacator bulb starting to go white

Rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 21,474 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 19,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 16,340 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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ST56 MDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ST56 MDU, 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

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What year was ST56 MDU registered?

ST56 MDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is ST56 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 MDU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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