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BU06 ZVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,827 mi
Last recorded135,827 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 135,827 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 135,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 127,179 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 127,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter lose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,236 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 117,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 106,727 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,014 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 97,014 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,671 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,610 miles

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 87,300 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 87,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 78,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,290 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2015 75,290 miles

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)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,051 miles

both front brake flexy pipe cable tyed to suspension leg

steering rack creacks from lock to lock

Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,374 miles

engine noisey

rear pads low

rec fuel injector cleaner (only just met the diesel emissions standard)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 11,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine noisey

o/s/f tyre punctured

rear pads low

rec fuel injector cleaner (only just met the diesel emissions standard)

rec tracking due to slight uneven wear

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,622 miles

both front shock absorbers are slightly weak

nearside rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Fail 18 Mar 2012 60,622 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers are slightly weak

nearside rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,501 miles

advise n/s/f tyre low on tread (205/55x16)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 55,499 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre low on tread (205/55x16)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,684 miles

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

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

puncture and tyre pressure very low o/s/f tyre repair borderline refer to tyre technician advise replacement

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,804 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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BU06 ZVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BU06 ZVJ, 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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BU06 ZVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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