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HPB 999

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,501 mi
Last recorded52,501 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPB 999
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,501 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,954 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

damage to passenger front windmirror

Pass 4 Feb 2014 14,010 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 44,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre : Inner shoulder scrubbed

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,616 miles

Offside front tyre : Inner shoulder scrubbed

Fail 15 Feb 2012 39,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,468 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,451 miles

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,037 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slight sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,530 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 23,524 miles

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

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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HPB 999 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HPB 999, 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 HPB 999 registered?

HPB 999 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is HPB 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPB 999 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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