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NC06 VJU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 VJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 94,520 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 94,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 87,238 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 78,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,860 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 73,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 71,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Nov 2021 71,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,501 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 66,614 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 62,712 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,922 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 58,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,163 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,257 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,526 miles

rear wiper blade split****central locking noisy****

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 36,265 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,203 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 25,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,053 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2010 22,053 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 18,472 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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NC06 VJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC06 VJU, 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 NC06 VJU registered?

NC06 VJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is NC06 VJU safe to buy?

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