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VK06 HBO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,411 mi
Last recorded126,411 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 HBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 126,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 126,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 125,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 125,221 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 124,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 121,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 115,916 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 115,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 112,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,681 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 107,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

item removed from mirror

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2018 102,227 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,374 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,066 miles

UNALBE TO CARRY FULL INSPECTION REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,787 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,703 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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VK06 HBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VK06 HBO, 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 VK06 HBO registered?

VK06 HBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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