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MA06 BMU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,652 mi
Last recorded158,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 BMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 158,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 153,729 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 147,291 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 146,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,426 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

washers overshoot screen

Fail 6 Mar 2018 128,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect clip fallen off rear of bulb holder (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake sticking

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

washers overshoot screen

Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,877 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Mar 2017 112,826 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 100,687 miles

child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2015 92,296 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,028 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,250 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,286 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,302 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,896 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 35,896 miles

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

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

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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MA06 BMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA06 BMU, 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 MA06 BMU registered?

MA06 BMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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