2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.0L Diesel · PJ56 VRU
2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 112,695 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ56 VRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2025
- 112,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ56 VRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (PJ56 VRU) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ56 VRU Mileage History
- 03/05/202396,280 mi
- 13/05/2024106,011 mi+9,731 mi
- 16/05/2024106,028 mi+17 mi
- 15/05/2025112,692 mi+6,664 mi
- 17/05/2025112,695 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- DPF blockage (diesel models)Moderate
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- Seat belt webbing frayingModerate
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