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SA06 HGM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,911 mi
Last recorded99,911 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 HGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 99,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not working (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not working (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

minor corrosion on underside

minor oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,750 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 97,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 95,692 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 95,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,386 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 90,386 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 88,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,771 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,448 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,789 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,789 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

low warning for brake pads illuminated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,773 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 61,773 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/s/r seatbelt very slow in retracting

Pass 25 Feb 2012 48,167 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 41,923 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,923 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,058 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,220 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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SA06 HGM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SA06 HGM, 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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SA06 HGM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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