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V23 JJM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,837 mi
Last recorded78,837 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 JJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,837 miles

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Play in n/s bottom ball joint

Fail 1 Dec 2025 78,837 miles

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

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2024 76,905 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Corrosion on rear shockers and axle

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Front brake discs lipped and rusty on inside

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 75,229 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on fuel filler neck pipes

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2023 75,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on fuel filler neck pipes

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,138 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge & cracking in base of tread

Rear tyre at o/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2022 73,132 miles

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

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge & cracking in base of tread

Rear tyre at o/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,742 miles

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Fail 14 Dec 2021 70,728 miles

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

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2020 67,994 miles

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,257 miles

Corrosion on fuel filler neck pipes

Front tyres worn on outer edges will soon need changing

Pass 5 Dec 2018 62,180 miles

Play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,350 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,323 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion on brake pipe ends rear of car

Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,287 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2015 50,284 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 39,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,381 miles

Front tyres aproaching wear bars o/s & n/s.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,742 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 22,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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V23 JJM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 V23 JJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V23 JJM?

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What year was V23 JJM registered?

V23 JJM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is V23 JJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V23 JJM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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