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AV06 VMA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,888 mi
Last recorded115,888 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 115,888 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 114,077 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,655 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 111,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in tread the whole circumference of the tyre inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,419 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,799 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 105,604 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 105,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing thin

cracks in all tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,440 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,326 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,712 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine man light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,962 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,126 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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AV06 VMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV06 VMA, 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 AV06 VMA registered?

AV06 VMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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The MOT history for AV06 VMA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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