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AF56 UFX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,143 mi
Last recorded102,143 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 UFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 102,143 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Mar 2025 96,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 93,326 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 93,326 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 91,370 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipe ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi to front, greased and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi to front, greased and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 88,371 miles

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

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

Rear passenger seat bases removed at time of test

Fail 20 Dec 2021 88,371 miles

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

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

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

Rear passenger seat bases removed at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,157 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,455 miles

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

Covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler and breather pipe ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 63,455 miles

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

Covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler and breather pipe ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,774 miles

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,141 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 52,124 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 48,898 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,792 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 35,884 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,503 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,784 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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AF56 UFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF56 UFX, 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 AF56 UFX registered?

AF56 UFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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The MOT history for AF56 UFX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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