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VA06 CHN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,312 mi
Last recorded152,312 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 CHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 152,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tear to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 brake pipes near the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 151,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers side (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tear to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 brake pipes near the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 122,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 100,074 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,675 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2014 76,963 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing and feathering.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 61,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 48,101 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing edges.

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shapen.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,536 miles

handbrake little high ??

petrol filler pipes slight corrison ????

Pass 27 May 2010 36,162 miles

underside and outer sills dificult to assess due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,972 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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VA06 CHN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA06 CHN, 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 VA06 CHN registered?

VA06 CHN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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