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VN06 XBP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,496 mi
Last recorded175,496 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 175,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 161,432 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 148,059 miles

Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 138,512 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 138,512 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 124,877 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 110,209 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/o/s rear ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,395 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,880 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat

Fail 19 Oct 2015 74,935 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,290 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,695 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 47,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,996 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,347 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine oil on minimum level

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,299 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre side wall

cuts in nearside rear tyre side wall

nearside front wheel rim damaged

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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VN06 XBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VN06 XBP, 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 VN06 XBP registered?

VN06 XBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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