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SL06 VAA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,540 mi
Last recorded139,540 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 VAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 139,540 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly travel reserve (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 134,080 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 134,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 125,818 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 119,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 110,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2016 100,015 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 88,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,286 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,467 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 62,905 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,563 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,457 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 25,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (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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SL06 VAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SL06 VAA, 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 SL06 VAA registered?

SL06 VAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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