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DE06 BYD

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,438 mi
Last recorded133,438 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 133,438 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 129,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 121,264 miles

Nearside Rear cracking

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 111,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,466 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 103,466 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 95,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2013 85,816 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,862 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 65,490 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 65,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,702 miles

near side front tyre worn outer edge

undertray fitted to floor

Pass 13 May 2009 47,195 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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DE06 BYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE06 BYD, 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 DE06 BYD registered?

DE06 BYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is DE06 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 BYD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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