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WJ06 BYB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,162 mi
Last recorded17,162 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 17,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt on type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 16,979 miles

Central Rear axle corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 16,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 16,360 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 15,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush has slight movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 15,502 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 15,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 14,339 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 14,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 13,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 12,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 6,184 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 5,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 4,614 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 4,027 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 4,026 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 3,539 miles

advise all tyres side walls slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 3,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 2,375 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 2,371 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (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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WJ06 BYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WJ06 BYB, 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 WJ06 BYB registered?

WJ06 BYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ06 BYB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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