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RV06 HZK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,186 mi
Last recorded148,186 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 HZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 148,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door has a hole caused by corrosion

Nearside Rear door has corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

door has corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2023 145,403 miles

Front Brake Shield Coroded (Both Side)

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Side (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Disc Rusted (Both Side)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 139,573 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 129,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 192,604 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 113,854 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 113,854 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 108,970 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 108,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 103,071 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 103,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 100,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 91,299 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,299 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,348 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 83,348 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,704 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,848 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,409 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 36,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,034cc petrol 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 RV06 HZK, 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 RV06 HZK registered?

RV06 HZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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