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OY06 ZGU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,289 mi
Last recorded189,289 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 ZGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 189,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 180,559 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 177,621 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 171,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 160,814 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 160,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 147,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Fail 29 Apr 2016 147,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 6 May 2015 139,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

eml lamp on

Fail 6 May 2015 139,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

eml lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 108,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,540 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

wiper blades poor

Fail 27 Mar 2012 96,540 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,489 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,114 miles

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

Rear tyres side perished, tyre out of shape.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,101 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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OY06 ZGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY06 ZGU, 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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OY06 ZGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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