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J16 RHC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,422 mi
Last recorded147,422 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 RHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 147,422 miles

Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 146,783 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn out on one corner of the pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached collision damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Body component slightly loose front bonnet collision damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in driver zone (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indicator lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both filler pipes from neck to tank corroded ()

Fail 12 Jun 2020 146,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn out on one corner of the pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached collision damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Body component slightly loose front bonnet collision damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in driver zone (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indicator lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both filler pipes from neck to tank corroded ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 141,289 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 141,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,160 miles

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 115,601 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 115,601 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,751 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 89,192 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 87,472 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,050 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,340 miles

All tyres are worn on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2011 82,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres are worn on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,283 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,243 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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J16 RHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J16 RHC, 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 J16 RHC registered?

J16 RHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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