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WA06 XHB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,254 mi
Last recorded96,254 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 XHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm & starting to perish & wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes going to fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 96,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm & starting to perish & wearing on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes going to fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,526 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged by corrosion, near tank (7.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres cracking

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler and breather pipes are slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,517 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,541 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,987 miles

auto gearbox oil leak

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2012 64,987 miles

Nearside Inner 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

auto gearbox oil leak

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,293 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 59,293 miles

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

O/S/R tyre starting to crack on outer side walls

rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2010 53,032 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 53,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WA06 XHB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA06 XHB, 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 WA06 XHB registered?

WA06 XHB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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