2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.0L Diesel · FL56 KGV

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass on 15 December 2025 at 65,353 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable in the sense that no defects or advisories were ever logged across the five tests on file. The pattern is unusual, however, because the vehicle failed twice on administrative or unrecorded grounds rather than mechanical fault: the tester rejected it on 2 December 2025 at 65,340 miles and previously on 22 November 2024 at 61,678 miles, yet recorded no defects either time. Such outcomes typically point to documentation or identification issues at the testing station rather than deterioration of the car itself. Annual mileage sits low for a twenty-year-old vehicle. The records show 56,635 miles at the 24 November 2023 pass, rising to 61,736 by the 12 December 2024 pass and 65,353 by the December 2025 tests, equating to roughly 3,200 to 4,600 miles per year. The gaps between tests are short, with the 2024 and 2025 failures occurring within three weeks of the eventual passes. No rapid accumulation or standing-still periods are evident, and the sparse, defect-free history gives little basis to suspect neglected consumables. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and the fact that low-use cars often develop perished rubber and surface corrosion while stationary. The repeated no-defect failures mean the DVSA record offers no warning on exhaust emissions or structural integrity, so a qualified technician must verify the underbody for rust and confirm the braking system is free of binding calipers. Treat the clean MOT sheet as a baseline, not a guarantee of component condition.