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BJ06 UUB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,177 mi
Last recorded102,177 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 UUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,177 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel plus imbalance on park brake / offside slow in operation (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion on both rear brake disc edges

corrosion on chassis and sills

cracks around both rear tyres

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slightly damp at both front suspension legs

warning light lit

Fail 17 Oct 2017 102,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear wiper blade in poor condition

corrosion on chassis and sills

cracks around both rear tyres

offside front tyre worn on edges

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel plus imbalance on park brake / offside slow in operation (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion on both rear brake disc edges

slightly damp at both front suspension legs

warning light lit

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,421 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

park brake seems slow in operation

rear wiper blade in poor condition

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2016 95,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

offside main beam head light bulb falling out of lamp / advise attention

park brake seems slow in operation

rear wiper blade in poor condition

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake discs in poor condition

corrosion on chassis

damp at both front suspension legs

half exhaust pipe clamp missing

offside main beam bulb insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2015 87,663 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake discs in poor condition

corrosion on chassis

damp at both front suspension legs

half exhaust pipe clamp missing

offside main beam bulb insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 78,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,872 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,792 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 47,791 miles

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

Child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full seatbelt inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,743 miles

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

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)

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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BJ06 UUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BJ06 UUB, 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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BJ06 UUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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