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ST06 XMW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,670 mi
Last recorded102,670 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 XMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 102,670 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 99,882 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 95,178 miles

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

Nearside 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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,381 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,410 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 84,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 74,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,619 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,325 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,379 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 68,431 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 64,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,194 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 60,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,583 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,017 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,981 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,621 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,511 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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ST06 XMW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ST06 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

ST06 XMW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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