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MJ06 ESN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,712 mi
Last recorded162,712 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 ESN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 162,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mount prescribed area

exhaust silencer corroded centre

Fail 28 Jul 2022 162,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mount prescribed area

exhaust silencer corroded centre

Pass 9 Aug 2021 150,359 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer corroded - middle

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 150,044 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer corroded - middle

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 143,066 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 135,677 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 135,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 127,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 121,169 miles

Central silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake has excessive travel

under trays fitted covering underside of car not able to inspect

Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,630 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 115,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 109,553 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 109,550 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,181 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 57,331 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 57,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,754 miles

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 42,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,485 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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MJ06 ESN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ06 ESN, 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 MJ06 ESN registered?

MJ06 ESN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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