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RAY 301

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,225 mi
Last recorded52,225 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 301
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 52,225 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2026 52,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 51,432 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 51,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 49,867 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 49,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 47,176 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,503 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2021 42,287 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 42,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords thin on shoulder worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 40,564 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 39,107 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,705 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 34,705 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,219 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,219 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 31,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,438 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,689 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,445 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,363 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,495 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,939 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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RAY 301 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RAY 301, 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 RAY 301 registered?

RAY 301 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is RAY 301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAY 301 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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