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AO06 VBX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,889 mi
Last recorded70,889 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 VBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 70,889 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 13 Sep 2025 66,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 66,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 61,318 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 54,696 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 48,746 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,413 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 21,495 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Strut mount insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 21,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 21,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 19,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 17,417 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 15,171 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,588 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 12,077 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 10,172 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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AO06 VBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

AO06 VBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is AO06 VBX safe to buy?

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