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WU56 XGT

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,370 mi
Last recorded124,370 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 124,370 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe/axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2025 124,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot twisted.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe/axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2024 116,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe/axle corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2024 116,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe/axle corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,391 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,652 miles

Fuel filler neck and pipes corroded

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2022 100,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust centre box deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck ()

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

Underbody covers fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 100,410 miles

underside corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2021 100,399 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

underside corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,222 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 94,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,104 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 91,092 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,217 miles

both rear tyres starting to shows signs of uneven wear

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,351 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,617 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,774 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,775 miles

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

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 XGT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU56 XGT, 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 XGT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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