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SN06 PBV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 PBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 106,409 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 96,471 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 96,471 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 89,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 88,352 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck.

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 85,502 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPE CORRODED

PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,569 miles

fuel neck corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 80,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high offside nearside (4.1.2 (a))

fuel neck corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,874 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 77,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,825 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,294 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 72,294 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,532 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,461 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 35,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jul 2014 35,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jul 2013 30,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,174 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,594 miles

srs light on

Fail 22 Jun 2012 25,594 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

srs light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Slight corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 5 May 2010 15,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 10,692 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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SN06 PBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SN06 PBV, 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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SN06 PBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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