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SA06 XTX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,727 mi
Last recorded165,727 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 XTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 165,727 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 22 Oct 2018 165,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 128,217 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from center (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 128,209 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both sides (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from center (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 115,414 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 115,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,398 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 95,398 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,880 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 75,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,194 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,559 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,532 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,532 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front fog lamps inop

Fail 22 Nov 2011 33,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front fog lamps inop

Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,588 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,670 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 XTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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