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BT06 CME

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,687 mi
Last recorded115,687 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 CME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 115,687 miles

ALL shock absorbers are corroded

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front and Rear back plates corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 115,606 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both Sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

ALL shock absorbers are heavily corroded

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 109,351 miles

ALL shock absorbers are heavily corroded

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti Roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 108,891 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ALL shock absorbers are heavily corroded

Coolant LOW on Pre Check

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti Roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 104,885 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 104,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 99,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 92,715 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 92,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 89,762 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 83,761 miles

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

under trays fitted limiting under side inspection

Pass 18 May 2018 77,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 May 2018 77,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,186 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 58,111 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 52,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 43,188 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,526 miles

N/s rear brake disc corroded on outer face

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 40,526 miles

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

N/s rear brake disc corroded on outer face

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,077 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,052 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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BT06 CME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CME, 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 CME registered?

BT06 CME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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