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AP06 HCY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,418 mi
Last recorded91,418 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 HCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 91,418 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

Rear REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 24 Nov 2023 91,418 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

Rear REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 15 Nov 2023 91,262 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays are fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 1 Nov 2023 90,818 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values MEASURED BETWEEN 5.41 AND 1.69 MAXIMUM 1.20. (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ARCH LINER. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,804 miles

Fuel filing neck showing signs of rust.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,637 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive free play before hand brakes applied (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively noise from shoes in disk as well (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,082 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,272 miles

Nearside Front fog light n/w

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,232 miles

Nearside Front inner rim dented

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 10,167 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,659 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 38,399 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split, no cord/ply visible at time of test

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 May 2015 35,159 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,542 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside rear inner edge of tyre side wall cracked/split

Fail 28 May 2014 31,542 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 28,671 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 25,154 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all rear seat belts cannot be fully inspected

Pass 18 May 2011 22,344 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear seatbelt catches been chewed

Fail 17 May 2011 22,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear seatbelt catches been chewed

Tailgate lock intermitant in operation

Pass 21 May 2010 19,028 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,682 miles

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

rodent damage at back of engine

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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AP06 HCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP06 HCY, 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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AP06 HCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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