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S96 BAR

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,140 mi
Last recorded124,140 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 117,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 113,497 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 109,324 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 99,440 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 88,734 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 May 2017 77,367 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear both sides coil springs slightly corroded

all brake pipes slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 17 May 2016 69,223 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 57,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 45,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 9 May 2014 45,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,620 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,933 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,898 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,367 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,637 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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S96 BAR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S96 BAR, 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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S96 BAR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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