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RE06 YUL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,041 mi
Last recorded147,041 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 YUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 147,041 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 147,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 140,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full undertrays

Pass 21 Aug 2021 132,884 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/ off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 129,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,003 miles

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

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

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

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,995 miles

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

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 121,995 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 119,096 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 119,086 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler pipes corroded and leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,325 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

clutch pedal smooth surface

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

clutch release bearing very noisy when clutch is slightly pressed

Fail 6 Aug 2016 115,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

clutch pedal smooth surface

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

clutch release bearing very noisy when clutch is slightly pressed

Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,168 miles

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

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

nearside outer cv gaitor leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 99,748 miles

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

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,356 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 89,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,635 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,655 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,049 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RE06 YUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE06 YUL, 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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RE06 YUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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