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ANT 257T

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,036 mi
Last recorded171,036 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANT 257T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 171,036 miles

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

fuel filler neck rusty

Fail 12 May 2025 171,036 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 13 May 2024 162,745 miles

Fuel filler neck rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2024 162,743 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filler neck rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 154,837 miles

Offside Front Offside washer jet poor

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 147,805 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f bump stop fallen to bits

o/s/f washer jet poor

Fail 12 May 2022 147,805 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f bump stop fallen to bits

o/s/f washer jet poor

Pass 7 May 2021 138,637 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 133,607 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 133,606 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 124,559 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 124,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 114,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2018 114,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2017 105,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 93,763 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 93,763 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 81,258 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,988 miles

Front wipers leave slight smear marks

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front winer inner liner is damaged

Off side rear tyre is damaged on the outer side wall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade is torn

Fail 9 Jan 2015 77,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front wipers leave slight smear marks

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front winer inner liner is damaged

Off side rear tyre is damaged on the outer side wall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade is torn

Fail 16 Jan 2014 62,632 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,632 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,341 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 44,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front washer jets slightly poor

offside rear seatbelt retracting slightly slow

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,781 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,507 miles

advise that nsr tyre as got small split also advise that front washer jet on the sligth weak side

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,404 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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ANT 257T is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ANT 257T, 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 ANT 257T registered?

ANT 257T is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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