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SF06 HSL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,614 mi
Last recorded121,614 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 HSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 121,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX FROM JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 96,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX FROM JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 79,891 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 79,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,113 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 73,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,158 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 66,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,068 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,646 miles

under trays

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,351 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 61,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 57,538 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

rear tyres deteriated

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,460 miles

both rear tyre side walls damaged

Fail 31 May 2012 48,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyre side walls damaged

Pass 27 May 2011 42,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 37,330 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,412 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

Fail 15 Jun 2009 33,409 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,801 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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SF06 HSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SF06 HSL, 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 SF06 HSL registered?

SF06 HSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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