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R5 RGB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,037 mi
Last recorded83,037 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 RGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 83,037 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 76,233 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 76,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 May 2023 76,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 May 2022 75,620 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 75,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 73,069 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 73,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 71,689 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 71,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Low reading (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 69,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 64,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 60,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 55,581 miles

Advise brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 11 May 2015 53,255 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 53,218 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,881 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,498 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 27,468 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres damaged slightly on outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,468 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres damaged slightly on outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,636 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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R5 RGB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R5 RGB, 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 R5 RGB registered?

R5 RGB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is R5 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 RGB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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