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WN56 EYC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,518 mi
Last recorded146,518 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 EYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 146,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside washer inoperative

Pass 19 Oct 2020 127,714 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four flexi brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 127,713 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing but opens from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four flexi brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 121,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside rear shock absorbers corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 28 Sep 2019 121,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside rear shock absorbers corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear wiper defective

Fail 6 Oct 2018 115,047 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips to offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear wiper defective

Pass 13 Oct 2017 108,173 miles

Central silencer mount broken

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

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,387 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,477 miles

Rear Tyres Showing Signs Of Age Related Cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,705 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 50,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,617 miles

Front brake discs appear worn

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 38,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs appear worn

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,910 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre "stepped" on inside tread. May cause road noise.

Rear wiper blade split.

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 EYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

WN56 EYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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