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WU56 AAX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,345 mi
Last recorded70,345 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 AAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 70,345 miles

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded and filler neck ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded and filler neck ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 66,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck at tank ()

Fail 12 Sep 2023 66,647 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 63,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 63,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,166 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 60,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,316 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 56,825 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 56,825 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,319 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,010 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,856 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 38,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,214 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 32,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,275 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,526 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 27,478 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,519 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,823 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 17,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WU56 AAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc diesel 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 WU56 AAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU56 AAX?

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What year was WU56 AAX registered?

WU56 AAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is WU56 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 AAX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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