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ST56 MPV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 MPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 95,491 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2025 73,232 miles

Central Brake lever pivot slightly tight Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 71,975 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake lever pivot slightly tight Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 58,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 58,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 47,179 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 40,981 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 40,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,405 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components and under body and all pipes covered with wax oil

Fail 21 Oct 2020 39,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components and under body and all pipes covered with wax oil

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake Back Plate Very Rusty

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake Back Plate Rusty

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake backplates corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 37,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake backplates corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 37,476 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brakepipes coated in grease

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,898 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,128 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,578 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2013 25,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 18,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear disc's pitting

Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,796 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 13,718 miles

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

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 MPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPV, 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 ST56 MPV registered?

ST56 MPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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