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WL06 DRZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,598 mi
Last recorded138,598 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 DRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 138,598 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 138,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 131,691 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides drop linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 131,690 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides drop linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,001 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,121 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 107,121 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,577 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,742 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 70,742 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,833 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,661 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 46,661 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,641 miles

offside front brake pad getting low

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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WL06 DRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL06 DRZ, 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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WL06 DRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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