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MA06 VPW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,584 mi
Last recorded108,584 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 VPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 108,584 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 108,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 102,713 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,548 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 95,515 miles

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Offside Steering rack inner arm bolt extremely loose, seen due to steering rack boot being insecure. We have tightened bolt so that customer can drive to her preferred repairer, but this must be investigated further.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 88,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 88,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 78,496 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,279 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 67,279 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 63,249 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 63,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 58,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 58,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2011 44,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,701 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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MA06 VPW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

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

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