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MA05 JAN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,663 mi
Last recorded73,663 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 JAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,134 miles

2 X NO PLATES S/DETRIORATED

205/55/16 X 4

PLASTICS X 2

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Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,084 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,116 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 49,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 473,551 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 38,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,480 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,246 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,050 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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MA05 JAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA05 JAN, 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 MA05 JAN registered?

MA05 JAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is MA05 JAN safe to buy?

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