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AO06 ZRU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,909 mi
Last recorded132,909 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ZRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 132,909 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADE END SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 132,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADE END SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 128,690 miles

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

o/s h/lamp output slightly low

Pass 8 Apr 2023 126,231 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 126,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,405 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 125,382 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 120,411 miles

under panels fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2020 120,411 miles

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

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

under panels fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 112,164 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 105,930 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2017 97,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,876 miles
Pass 24 May 2015 81,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking up

Pass 17 May 2014 73,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seatbelt stalk cocers missing

Pass 9 May 2013 69,724 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

brake pad warning illuminated (pads visually appear ok)

Pass 28 May 2012 56,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 49,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 39,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,857 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 ZRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

AO06 ZRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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