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R23 NAW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,177 mi
Last recorded72,177 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 NAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,623 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 68,623 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,872 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 67,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 67,681 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fan belt area noisy

Pass 30 May 2019 62,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 59,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 55,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 May 2017 55,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,331 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 52,209 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 49,213 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,322 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,242 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,585 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)

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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R23 NAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R23 NAW, 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 R23 NAW registered?

R23 NAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is R23 NAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 NAW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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