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RV06 HZB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,377 mi
Last recorded97,377 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 HZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,377 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 97,345 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,945 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 80,423 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,692 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 69,649 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,818 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONGLY ADVISE REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND IDEALLY WANT REPLACING

Fail 21 Aug 2012 62,818 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONGLY ADVISE REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND IDEALLY WANT REPLACING

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,378 miles

nail in n.s.front tyre

small cracks in sidewall tread area on rear tyres

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in n.s.front tyre

small cracks in sidewall tread area on rear tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,089 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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RV06 HZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV06 HZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV06 HZB?

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What year was RV06 HZB registered?

RV06 HZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is RV06 HZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV06 HZB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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