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EX06 VBC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,405 mi
Last recorded107,405 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 VBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,405 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 107,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,478 miles

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

engine under tray covers insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2016 92,477 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under tray covers insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,673 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall damaged / no cord visable 215/35/r18

Fail 31 Jul 2015 80,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall damaged / no cord visable 215/35/r18

Pass 30 May 2014 73,969 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 73,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,666 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 71,666 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,064 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,851 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges and perished on outer edges

Fail 28 Mar 2009 34,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,262 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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EX06 VBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX06 VBC, 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 EX06 VBC registered?

EX06 VBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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