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CA06 VFY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,563 mi
Last recorded104,563 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 VFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,563 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,968 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 86,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,745 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,569 miles

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

rear pads low

Fail 18 Sep 2018 73,569 miles

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,694 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 70,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,824 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under trays fitted

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat nearside rear

N/S/Rear tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 58,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/Rear tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,341 miles

Emissions too clean for test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 55,305 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Emissions too clean for test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,455 miles

rear brake discs pitted and have corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2011 49,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 49,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,633 miles

rear brake discs lightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,838 miles

n/s/r tyre = 2.5mm - new soon.

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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CA06 VFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CA06 VFY, 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 CA06 VFY registered?

CA06 VFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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