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SL06 ZHC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 ZHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 72,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front x2 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,527 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 67,527 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 62,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 57,457 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 57,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,217 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,569 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 13 Mar 2017 48,566 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,921 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate deteriorating and fading

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 44,919 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release damaged (5.2.5a)

under trays fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate deteriorating and fading

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,652 miles

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

fuel pipes corrodding

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,316 miles

rear brakes adjustment {h/brake]

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,604 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 29,565 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,795 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 22,068 miles

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

rear wiperblade torn

Pass 28 Mar 2009 16,626 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 16,626 miles

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

rear wiper torn

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 ZHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SL06 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

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

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