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SK06 VFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,379 mi
Last recorded86,379 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 VFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,379 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 86,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,330 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle box (hanger--band (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after parking brake released (40kg (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding after parking brake released (60kg (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,958 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,304 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,319 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,075 miles

underside covers

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,013 miles

cracking in tread both rear tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,464 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 45,462 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,965 miles

rear brakes adjustment {h/ brake}

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,987 miles

o/s & n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,565 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on wall & cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,600 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,600 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,349 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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SK06 VFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK06 VFJ, 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 SK06 VFJ registered?

SK06 VFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for SK06 VFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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