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HN06 XCP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

93,845 mi
Last recorded93,845 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 XCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 93,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Osf washer inop but nsf does enough to clear os

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 82,714 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 82,704 miles

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 76,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 76,654 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 72,012 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 72,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,150 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 66,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,139 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 62,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 57,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on outside edge and depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 57,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on outside edge and depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 53,134 miles

All four brake hoses slightly perished.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside front brake hose mounting insecure.

Park brake lever has little or no reserve travel left.

Fail 30 May 2018 53,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All four brake hoses slightly perished.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside front brake hose mounting insecure.

Park brake lever has little or no reserve travel left.

Pass 9 May 2017 49,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2016 45,969 miles

Front brake pads low and front brake discs worn

Fail 10 May 2016 45,969 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads low and front brake discs worn

Pass 13 May 2015 40,991 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 40,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit, perished and cracking with cuts but ply or cord not visible

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside fornt tyre worn to inner and outer edges

Offside front suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 36,066 miles

Handbrake application noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit and worn unevenly through entire circumference

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 32,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable too check outer sills due too plastic covers.

Pass 2 May 2012 29,073 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 29,073 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 23,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 23,371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,385 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 14,349 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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HN06 XCP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HN06 XCP, 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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HN06 XCP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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