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PX06 OFC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,098 mi
Last recorded138,098 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 OFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 138,098 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake only made half the effort of the other side

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

gearbox noisy

parking brake becoming long

Pass 4 Aug 2023 121,310 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 121,309 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 117,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

hand brake lever has slight travel

Fail 5 Aug 2022

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

under trays obscuring some underneath parts

Fail 2 Aug 2022

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

under trays obscuring some underneath parts

Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,626 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 108,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 100,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the very limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 87,248 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,278 miles

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

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

Nsr tyre has slight cracks on walls

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,078 miles

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

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,570 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,108 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,775 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FUEL TANK HAS SOME RUSTY AREAS.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FUEL TANK HAS SOME SLIGHTLY RUSTY AREAS.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 43,679 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FUEL TANK HAS SOME SLIGHTLY RUSTY AREAS.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,899 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,522 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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PX06 OFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX06 OFC, 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 PX06 OFC registered?

PX06 OFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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