CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE06 MLV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,928 mi
Last recorded114,928 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 MLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 114,928 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 114,928 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,133 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 109,132 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,363 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls and treaded areas

fuel filler neck metal pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26"ap (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23"ap (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls and treaded areas

fuel filler neck metal pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,734 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 80,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 12,387 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,400 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,772 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,778 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 51,778 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,488 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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,102 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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE06 MLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE06 MLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE06 MLV?

You can check the full history of PE06 MLV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE06 MLV registered?

PE06 MLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is PE06 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE06 MLV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE06 MLV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE06 MLV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.