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SF06 SOA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,171 mi
Last recorded82,171 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 SOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 82,171 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 82,171 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,992 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,100 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Oct 2017 70,300 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 70,300 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,106 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,153 miles

Undertray covering underbody

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,916 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 43,210 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 43,160 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,039 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 38,035 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,422 miles

oil level low

Fail 30 Jul 2010 35,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level low

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,673 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 SOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF06 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

SF06 SOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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