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BD06 MLV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,841 mi
Last recorded134,841 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 MLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 134,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 123,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 113,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 107,832 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 107,773 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 105,461 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 105,461 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,752 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,284 miles

Offside Front jacking point/block missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 6 Feb 2018 92,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect re - fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front jacking point/block missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,061 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING PAD IS MISSING

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,832 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Offside Front Jacking pad missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,537 miles

all tyres on 3mm

Fail 3 Feb 2014 66,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front jacking pad is missing

reat wiper blade is split

Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front jacking pad is missing

reat wiper blade is split

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 14 Jan 2013 60,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,045 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 46,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake warning and service lights are on

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,833 miles

brake warning and service lights are on

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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BD06 MLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD06 MLV, 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 BD06 MLV registered?

BD06 MLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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