2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.0L Petrol · OV56 VSM

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class is currently roadworthy, passing the MOT on 17 March 2026 at 101,324 miles. That same day recorded a failure with no defects, preceded by another clean failure on 27 February 2026 at 101,243 miles. The maintenance trend stays stable. Five tests show zero mechanical advisories. Odometer readings moved from 93,142 miles at the 13 December 2023 test to 97,548 miles on 6 March 2025, then to 101,324 miles by March 2026. Annual use runs about 4,400 miles, under the 5,066 average for a twenty-year-old car. The fifteen-month gap between late 2023 and early 2025 added just 4,406 miles. Sparse data and low accumulation point to light running, perhaps long standing periods that hide corrosion. No defects appear in the record, yet age alone warrants hands-on checks. The tester noted nothing on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or structural integrity, but these wear with time. Examine subframes and sills for rust. Drive to detect binding calipers or degraded bushes. Twin 2026 failures without faults suggest the keeper neglected paperwork, not mechanics. Mechanical upkeep seems adequate for statutory standards.