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BT06 AAE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

147,783 mi
Last recorded147,783 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 147,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,285 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 141,285 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 122,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Park brake is just above 16% min requirement.(test value 17%) OS efficiency low

TPMS warning on

Windscreen VIN number obscured

Fail 10 Nov 2020 109,702 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Inertia reel jammed, belt knotted round buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel tank cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle jamming (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Park brake is just above 16% min requirement.(test value 17%) OS efficiency low

TPMS warning on

Windscreen VIN number obscured

Pass 8 May 2019 80,726 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 80,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,963 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 63,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 63,009 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,009 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,013 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,815 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,815 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,496 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 47,495 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,946 miles

rear brake pads are low

Fail 31 Jul 2012 39,945 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

hand brake travel

rear brake pads are low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,029 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 20,041 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 20,041 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BT06 AAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 BT06 AAE, 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 BT06 AAE registered?

BT06 AAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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