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OIG 6068

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,075 mi
Last recorded187,075 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 6068
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 187,075 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 185,771 miles

Fuel tank filler neck pipe work is corroding

Handbrake travel is starting to get high

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various corrosion to rear chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 185,545 miles

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

Fuel tank filler neck pipe work is corroding

Handbrake travel is starting to get high

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various corrosion to rear chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 183,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 183,241 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 170,696 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 170,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure fouling against suspension (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 156,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 144,150 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,842 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 134,828 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 115,274 miles

both rear tyre treads stepped/irregular around circumference

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

kerb damage to nearside rear wheel inner edge

offside rear seatbelt mechanism slow to retract

rear antirollbar corroded

undertrays fitted to underside obscuring some components

Fail 5 Sep 2015 115,274 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front , 215/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyre treads stepped/irregular around circumference

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

kerb damage to nearside rear wheel inner edge

offside rear seatbelt mechanism slow to retract

rear antirollbar corroded

undertrays fitted to underside obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,316 miles

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

front tyres worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,230 miles

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)

oil low on min

slight crack n/s/f tyre inner side wall

Fail 14 Oct 2011 52,163 miles

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

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)

oil low on min

slight crack n/s/f tyre inner side wall

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,959 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,544 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear wiper rubber split

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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OIG 6068 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OIG 6068, 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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OIG 6068 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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