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SV06 SMV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,308 mi
Last recorded129,308 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 129,308 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 129,308 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,665 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 128,665 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 112,763 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

TPMS Illuminated

Pass 30 Jun 2020 112,229 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,724 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 94,724 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 85,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 76,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,185 miles

front brake discs worn and brake pads low

front tyres on 3mm

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil level on minimum

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 29 Mar 2012 60,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brake discs worn and brake pads low

front tyres on 3mm

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil level on minimum

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,037 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 46,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,354 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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SV06 SMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SV06 SMV, 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 SV06 SMV registered?

SV06 SMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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