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VX55 VXC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,316 mi
Last recorded127,316 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 127,316 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,194 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 123,176 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,329 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 110,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge deformed and starting to perish

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,624 miles

Full undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,955 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 73,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,212 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,790 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 41,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,378 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,792 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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VX55 VXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VX55 VXC, 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 VX55 VXC registered?

VX55 VXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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