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WU56 FVR

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

174,549 mi
Last recorded174,549 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 FVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 174,549 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 May 2024 171,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 162,830 miles

Exhaust Silencer Heavily Corroded

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

General Corrosion Under Vehicle

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 162,824 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Silencer Heavily Corroded

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

General Corrosion Under Vehicle

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 160,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

new exhaust intermediate pipe required soon

Fail 1 Apr 2022 160,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

new exhaust intermediate pipe required soon

Pass 29 Mar 2021 159,307 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 159,307 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 154,459 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 140,737 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 126,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 117,850 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2017 117,783 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2016 105,770 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

N/S rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion structure suspension and components

covers and shields fitted and damaged

engine noisy

parking brake travel high

unable to check oil temp

Fail 7 Jan 2016 105,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

N/S rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion structure suspension and components

covers and shields fitted and damaged

engine noisy

parking brake travel high

unable to check oil temp

Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,221 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,971 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,684 miles

offside rear brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,491 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 49,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,867 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 37,866 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 37,864 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 37,593 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 FVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 FVR, 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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WU56 FVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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