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DV06 WPP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,764 mi
Last recorded166,764 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 WPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 166,764 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 166,754 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 162,724 miles

All tyres perished

Headlamps misty

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 162,652 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front foglight bulb insecure and melting plastic

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut in rubber (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake has a grating noise

Pass 5 Apr 2024 160,889 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 160,889 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 158,104 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 158,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 155,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 135,313 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 129,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 122,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2015 117,192 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 117,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 113,931 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 113,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 92,433 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 80,688 miles

front wipers have small splits

Pass 17 May 2011 68,332 miles

majority of metal brake pipes under plastic covers unable to fully inspect

signs of slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe, covered in grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 May 2010 53,899 miles

front brake discs worn.

Fail 21 May 2009 39,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 39,159 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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DV06 WPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DV06 WPP, 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 DV06 WPP registered?

DV06 WPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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