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MH06 SMU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,687 mi
Last recorded118,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 SMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2023 118,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 110,860 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,463 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2021 105,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,178 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front number plate deteriated

Rear brake pads worn

Rear fuel filler pipes to tank corroded

Rear n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded, at rear

Rear suspension springs o/s and n/s corroded and weak

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 77,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 68,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavy bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advise covers under car

advise front brake pads low and discs pitted and corroded

advise n/s/r indicator part white

advise n/s/r tyre valve bent

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 46,975 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,495 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 40,400 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,198 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,912 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,291 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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MH06 SMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MH06 SMU, 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 MH06 SMU registered?

MH06 SMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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