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ST06 FXH

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,771 mi
Last recorded113,771 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 FXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 113,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 113,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 103,883 miles

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

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

various undertrays insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2024 103,875 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

various undertrays insecure

Pass 28 May 2023 95,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2023 95,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 93,232 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 91,928 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 91,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 90,777 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 22 Apr 2020 90,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both advise tracking 215/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under tray insecure

Pass 29 May 2019 88,894 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 88,894 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 86,210 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 84,176 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 84,176 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 77,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread is perishing

Fail 11 May 2016 77,518 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre tread is perishing

Pass 20 May 2015 68,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 64,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 60,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 55,396 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 55,396 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 May 2011 49,260 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 42,046 miles

off side rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2009 35,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 May 2009 35,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside headlamp height adjuster motor not working.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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ST06 FXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ST06 FXH, 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 ST06 FXH registered?

ST06 FXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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