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WJ56 CWO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,991 mi
Last recorded88,991 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 CWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 88,991 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 85,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Feb 2025 85,540 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,280 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 78,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,084 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,604 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 21 Aug 2019 64,578 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,057 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread uneven

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 24 Aug 2018 62,057 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread uneven

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,877 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear pattern

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear pattern

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,044 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear pattern inner edge

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear pattern inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,388 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,490 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,811 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,685 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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WJ56 CWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc 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 WJ56 CWO, 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 WJ56 CWO registered?

WJ56 CWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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