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J98 ULL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 ULL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026
Fail 13 Mar 2026

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 139,380 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 139,370 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MIRROR LENS (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2024 127,071 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 115,935 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 115,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,437 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 102,792 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,440 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 92,486 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 92,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,371 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 78,274 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

engine managment light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,202 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 68,202 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 67,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,582 miles

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 51,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,813 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 45,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

damage to offside front engine subframe

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,350 miles

damage to offside front engine subframe

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,413 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,530 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED (CHILD SEATS FITTED)

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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J98 ULL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J98 ULL, 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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J98 ULL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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