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WN56 EYG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,511 mi
Last recorded152,511 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 EYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 152,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 142,334 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,070 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,385 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 128,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,844 miles

Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 97,319 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 97,319 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 86,324 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,605 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,001 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 29,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,360 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished/cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,319 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,485 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach cords.

Rear washer jet not working.

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 EYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WN56 EYG, 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 EYG registered?

WN56 EYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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The MOT history for WN56 EYG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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