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B18 OTY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,777 mi
Last recorded70,777 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 OTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 70,777 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 70,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 68,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 67,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 66,092 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 66,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 60,964 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,614 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,977 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 51,386 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 35,957 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,689 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,403 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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B18 OTY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B18 OTY, 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 B18 OTY registered?

B18 OTY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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