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RF06 YPC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,488 mi
Last recorded137,488 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 YPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 137,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 137,469 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 133,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 130,076 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 130,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,261 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 117,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 105,065 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 105,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,482 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 90,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 76,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 63,468 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 63,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,150 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,049 miles

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

advice handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Nov 2010 33,584 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 33,584 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,968 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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RF06 YPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RF06 YPC, 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 RF06 YPC registered?

RF06 YPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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