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VX06 UZU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,489 mi
Last recorded123,489 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 UZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 123,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pip slight corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear recommended changing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 122,016 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 121,066 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,078 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,694 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 109,690 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 105,274 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 105,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 87,901 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light is on

Fail 7 May 2015 87,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light is on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,667 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,260 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2009 27,958 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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VX06 UZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VX06 UZU, 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 VX06 UZU registered?

VX06 UZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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