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DU06 DBO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,374 mi
Last recorded109,374 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,374 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 109,086 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 97,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre perished/inner wall cracking

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 18 Jul 2013 87,117 miles

Both rear main brake pipes very slightly corroded

Handbrake has small amount of reserve travel

Nearside front tyre valve cracking

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,117 miles

Both rear main brake pipes very slightly corroded

Handbrake has small amount of reserve travel

Nearside front tyre valve cracking

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,843 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,018 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front door lower hinge loose

very poor starting

Fail 2 Mar 2011 70,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

offside front door lower hinge loose

very poor starting

Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,363 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 59,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades smearing advise replacement,

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,454 miles

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

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

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

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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DU06 DBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DU06 DBO, 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 DU06 DBO registered?

DU06 DBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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