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WF56 VTC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,675 mi
Last recorded69,675 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 69,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

cant see rear inner pads

Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,950 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 64,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,843 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 56,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2020 55,697 miles

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 49,107 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,320 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,647 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,737 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,829 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,699 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,243 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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WF56 VTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WF56 VTC, 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 WF56 VTC registered?

WF56 VTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is WF56 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 VTC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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