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M5 DWY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,903 mi
Last recorded159,903 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 159,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 96,629 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 96,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 150,735 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 150,735 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 148,740 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 148,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 145,799 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 145,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 142,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 140,042 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,602 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,121 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 77,116 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn Ball bearing missing (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak Contaminating O/S/F Brake ()

Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 60,576 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre worn on to 1.6mm

Fail 7 Jan 2013 54,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear brake disc pitted / rusty surfaces

offside front tyre low tread edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,487 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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M5 DWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M5 DWY, 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 M5 DWY registered?

M5 DWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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