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VO06 FOJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,875 mi
Last recorded174,875 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 FOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 174,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 145,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,763 miles

Lower engine suspension covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 124,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower engine suspension covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,175 miles

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 101,144 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offsideand nearside rear brake discs corroded

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 81,322 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,434 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 62,434 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 58,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 54,781 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 45,759 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 45,753 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 34,924 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,288 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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VO06 FOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO06 FOJ, 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 VO06 FOJ registered?

VO06 FOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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