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WN56 EXM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,897 mi
Last recorded132,897 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 EXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 132,897 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 132,897 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,651 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 125,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 117,811 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2. ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 117,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2. ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,089 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 111,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 102,315 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 102,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no kick up (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,371 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 91,371 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,388 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,684 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,071 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,779 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 36,767 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WN56 EXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WN56 EXM, 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 WN56 EXM registered?

WN56 EXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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