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BV06 WXM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Green Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,556 mi
Last recorded174,556 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 WXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 174,556 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 174,554 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Apr 2017 166,805 miles

Central centre ex box deteriating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just passed (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 155,760 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 155,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 141,302 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 141,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 124,920 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 124,915 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 107,956 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,956 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,074 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 92,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,929 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,161 miles

Creaking noise on front suspension. No faulty components identified during test.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,088 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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BV06 WXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Green with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV06 WXM, 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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BV06 WXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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