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BU06 ZWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,195 mi
Last recorded133,195 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 133,195 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 133,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 114,457 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 114,456 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 102,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2016 102,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,985 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register on smoke tester

Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,158 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register on smoke tester

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,803 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 71,078 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,078 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,235 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,807 miles

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,875 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 ZWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU06 ZWZ, 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 BU06 ZWZ registered?

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

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