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AB56 MHB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,819 mi
Last recorded52,819 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB56 MHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 51,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s from flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 44,723 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (to flexibles) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,686 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 36,679 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen No fluid coming out of jet (OSF) (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 31,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,294 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 27,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,783 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 20,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 16,333 miles

underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 11,688 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 8,376 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 7,516 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 5,623 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 4,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 3,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 3,012 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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AB56 MHB 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 94.4%.

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 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 AB56 MHB, 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 AB56 MHB registered?

AB56 MHB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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