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AO06 NLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,875 mi
Last recorded109,875 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 NLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 109,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 109,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 109,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 20 Aug 2025 106,984 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 100,497 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 100,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 97,693 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 97,640 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 91,408 miles

Brake lever has slight travel

Pass 23 Apr 2019 83,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre feathering inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,746 miles

nearside rear tyre abnormal wear

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,721 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 38,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brack dics are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,604 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 23,604 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AO06 NLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO06 NLJ, 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 AO06 NLJ registered?

AO06 NLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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