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VX06 VBJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,442 mi
Last recorded119,442 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 119,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 115,358 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 111,493 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,938 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,037 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 33,217 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,589 miles

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

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

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 VBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VX06 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

VX06 VBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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