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VE06 OUY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,858 mi
Last recorded185,858 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 OUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 185,858 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 180,717 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 168,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 162,782 miles

Nearside Front fixing missing from engine mounting

Fail 19 Oct 2021 162,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner - damaged (5.2.3 (f))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fixing missing from engine mounting

Pass 23 Sep 2020 159,980 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 156,382 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 154,304 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 148,801 miles

eml warning light on

Pass 7 May 2016 139,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 129,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 126,053 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 2 May 2014 126,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 May 2013 124,811 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 115,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 115,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 98,543 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 81,379 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 81,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,442 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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VE06 OUY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE06 OUY, 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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VE06 OUY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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