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P121 SPC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 SPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,703 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 117,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,778 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 107,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 107,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 99,579 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 95,692 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,013 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 84,941 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,017 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,869 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,978 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,388 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,764 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,462 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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P121 SPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P121 SPC, 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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P121 SPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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