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PJ06 OBN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,822 mi
Last recorded75,822 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 OBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,822 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 75,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,606 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has had an emergency repair to the outer sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,050 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 63,050 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,288 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 60,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,829 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,488 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 50,631 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 41,358 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 41,358 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 32,650 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 32,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 26,492 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,956 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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PJ06 OBN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ06 OBN, 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 PJ06 OBN registered?

PJ06 OBN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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