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OU06 MWL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,952 mi
Last recorded125,952 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 125,952 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 121,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 117,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 114,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2022 114,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2021 104,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads worn on service limits

Fail 27 May 2021 104,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads worn on service limits

Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

The front and rear no plates are starting to fade

wear to the brake pedal rubber

Fail 9 Jun 2020 94,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

The front and rear no plates are starting to fade

wear to the brake pedal rubber

Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,387 miles

Front brake pads worn on service limits

Hand brake has little reserve tavel

NSF tyre worn on 3mm

OS font tyre worn on 3mm

Plastic under trays fitted

Slight wear to the front and rear brake discs

Fail 3 Jun 2019 87,385 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads worn on service limits

Hand brake has little reserve tavel

NSF tyre worn on 3mm

OS font tyre worn on 3mm

Plastic under trays fitted

Slight wear to the front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2018 79,542 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,074 miles

NSF tyre worn down to 3mm

Rear brake pads worn on service limits

Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,074 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MIL lamp on

NSF tyre worn down to 3mm

Rear brake pads worn on service limits

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,260 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 27,038 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,988 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,116 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,405 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,455 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 16,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,714 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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OU06 MWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OU06 MWL, 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 OU06 MWL registered?

OU06 MWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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