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SM06 BHV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,997 mi
Last recorded100,997 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 BHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 100,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 96,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 90,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 85,224 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 78,815 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 63,979 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,298 miles

Nearside Front just hitting screen

Offside Front slight ply but unable to detect at wheel

Fail 3 Feb 2020 57,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front just hitting screen

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight ply but unable to detect at wheel

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 53,661 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Badly Worn On Inside Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 1st Silencer Mounting Brackets Corroded & Broke. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Slight Wear On Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Developing Slight Perishing On Outer Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Developing Slight Corrosion On Cases. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 49,279 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Front (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 49,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Front (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,900 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 43,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,407 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,262 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 37,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges.

Service Light On.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,659 miles

n/s/r tyres crcking on outer edges

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 30,137 miles

Rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,591 miles

both rear tyres side walls perishing/cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,281 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 19,307 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 17,008 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)

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SM06 BHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SM06 BHV, 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 SM06 BHV registered?

SM06 BHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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