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VK56 FZC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,245 mi
Last recorded115,245 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 FZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 115,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front drive shaft noisey

Fail 6 Dec 2025 115,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front drive shaft noisey

Pass 6 Dec 2024 112,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 112,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 106,910 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 106,909 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,616 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,523 miles

all brake hoses slightly perished

both rear tyres perished

fuel neck pipe corroded

h/brake travel long

Pass 25 May 2018 98,322 miles

FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

Fail 25 May 2018 98,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING & SEVERAL CUTS IN THEM.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,353 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,857 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 62,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,144 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,966 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 57,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,553 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,588 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,675 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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VK56 FZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK56 FZC, 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 VK56 FZC registered?

VK56 FZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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