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CY06 HBC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,065 mi
Last recorded137,065 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 137,065 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 137,065 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 133,137 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 133,136 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 129,723 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 129,722 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2022 126,087 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 117,630 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 117,630 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,739 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,461 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,637 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,199 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 95,199 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST NOT BELOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

Fail 26 Jun 2014 72,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,260 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,935 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 62,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,679 miles

slight brake bind osf

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,263 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,205 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 19 Aug 2009 23,766 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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CY06 HBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CY06 HBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY06 HBC registered?

CY06 HBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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