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R2 ABS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,868 mi
Last recorded53,868 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 ABS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 53,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 47,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 40,348 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 40,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Inner both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,408 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 38,228 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,024 miles

fuel filler neck badly corroded but not leaking

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 May 2019 37,193 miles

fuel filler neck badly corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 36,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 34,498 miles

Undertrays fitted

x2 Rear Tyre slightly out of shape & perished

Pass 26 May 2016 33,006 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 31,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 29,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 27,990 miles

both front tyres worn on inners edges

Pass 28 May 2012 25,498 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,742 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 17,860 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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R2 ABS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R2 ABS, 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 R2 ABS registered?

R2 ABS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is R2 ABS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 ABS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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