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WJ56 WGC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

64,034 mi
Last recorded64,034 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 64,034 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,994 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 58,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,981 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 55,981 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 51,697 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 51,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low accident damage? (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid spray not hitting window (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,499 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 47,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,699 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 42,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,471 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 39,470 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 34,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,242 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Oct 2016 30,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,590 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,083 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapped

offside rear tyre slightly mishapped

Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2012 20,973 miles

Centre Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,973 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 19,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,083 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,881 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 WGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WJ56 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

WJ56 WGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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