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WK06 VPL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,651 mi
Last recorded73,651 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 VPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 73,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion in rear axle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,551 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,551 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters not black (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,948 miles

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE NOW GETTING CORRODED..

Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,221 miles

Rear offside brake slightly binding and not easy to spin wheel by hand but not recording effort in RBT advise rear brake service.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,537 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,537 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,553 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 59,553 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,860 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 52,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,393 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,172 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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WK06 VPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WK06 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK06 VPL?

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What year was WK06 VPL registered?

WK06 VPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is WK06 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 VPL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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