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BX06 BBU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,676 mi
Last recorded65,676 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 BBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 65,676 miles

Rear both rear springs corroded

both rear inner chassis corroded

fuel neck heavily corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2021 65,675 miles

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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear both rear springs corroded

both rear inner chassis corroded

fuel neck heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2020 63,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers under vehicle making it difficult to test items

fuel tank corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2020 63,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers under vehicle making it difficult to test items

fuel tank corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 62,811 miles

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

Offside Front wheel rim slight dent

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted hiding testable items

Fail 8 Mar 2019 62,811 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front wheel rim slight dent

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted hiding testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,628 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,676 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 58,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,178 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 54,178 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,368 miles

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

front tyres on wear markers

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,280 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,859 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 19,407 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,407 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,823 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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BX06 BBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX06 BBU, 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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BX06 BBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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