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WU56 XHA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

202,660 mi
Last recorded202,660 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 202,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 202,650 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box major leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to major leak from centre box (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 193,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 188,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

noise from alternator side of engine??

Fail 9 Sep 2019 188,322 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

noise from alternator side of engine??

Pass 24 Sep 2018 180,377 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 173,310 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 73,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 162,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 153,464 miles

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Pass 23 Sep 2014 131,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 108,278 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 108,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2011 61,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,296 miles

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 XHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver 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 WU56 XHA, 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 WU56 XHA registered?

WU56 XHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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