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SA06 ZBN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,216 mi
Last recorded102,216 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 ZBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 102,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,565 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 82,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear boot floor/spare wheel well

corrosion to rear chassis around anti roll bar mount brackets

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,359 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 82,359 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,280 miles

Both rear brake bleed nipples corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall no cords showing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Boot floor corroded suspension components are mounted to the same areas

Rear Spring platforms corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 78,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded also covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall no cords showing

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Boot floor corroded suspension components are mounted to the same areas

Rear Spring platforms corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fuel neck badly corroded no leaks present

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Surface corrosion on underside of body in certain areas

Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner Tyre wall the Tyre is completely out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre completely out of shape on tread face (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel neck badly corroded no leaks present

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Surface corrosion on underside of body in certain areas

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,127 miles

Alternator belt split ready to break

Areas of corrosion underside of vehicle no holes present

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe that travels from the nearside to the offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pipe that travels from nearside to offside has been covered in grease

fuel neck corroded badly not leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2016 59,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped from nearside rear to offside (3.6.B.1)

Alternator belt split ready to break

Areas of corrosion underside of vehicle no holes present

Engine management light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel neck corroded badly not leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2015 48,520 miles

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

exhaust slighty corroded

undertary fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 11,288 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 11,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,513 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 25,280 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 25,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,739 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 22,739 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZBN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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