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PH06 BAN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,627 mi
Last recorded112,627 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH06 BAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 112,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 98,082 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 98,081 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,200 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,940 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os & ns (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 95,940 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os & ns (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,206 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,116 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 91,116 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,094 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 88,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 83,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,722 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake backplate corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 68,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F brake Dust cover Backing shield corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F brake Dust cover Backing shield corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,185 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,595 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 6 Aug 2009 26,837 miles

N/S/R childseat insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,837 miles

N/S/R childseat insecure

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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PH06 BAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue 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 PH06 BAN, 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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PH06 BAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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