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VE06 UWD

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,382 mi
Last recorded111,382 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 UWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 111,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 109,990 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,050 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 109,050 miles

Brake performance not tested Due To Leaking Brake Pipe. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake Pipe LEAKING - Marked In Yellow Chalk. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,063 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,702 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,942 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 93,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,586 miles

Both rear tyres blocking / uneven tread on inside edges

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Outer Tyre wearing on outside edge

top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 87,493 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,929 miles

Both rear tyres inside edges starting to block / wear

Both sides front brake pads 3/4 worn friction material

Under body covers restricting access to engine components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,160 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,894 miles

Uneven tyre wear on offside front tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2014 61,894 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Uneven tyre wear on offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,434 miles

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,979 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,629 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 33,595 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,632 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 UWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UWD, 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 VE06 UWD registered?

VE06 UWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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