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WR06 VXG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,664 mi
Last recorded166,664 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 VXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 166,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 155,200 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2019 155,197 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2018 141,005 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Outer cover missing (5.2.4a)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel tank fillier pipes corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2018 141,005 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Outer cover missing (5.2.4a)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel tank fillier pipes corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 124,056 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2017 123,859 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven 43% (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2016 112,968 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe up to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front play in inner rack joint

Offside Front slight grease leak from pin hole in cv boot

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 112,968 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe up to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front play in inner rack joint

Offside Front slight grease leak from pin hole in cv boot

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2016 112,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside inop (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

slight in in front track rod inner joints

Pass 9 May 2015 104,029 miles

STRONG ADVISE= n/s/r pad worn very low

slight play in o/s wheel / brake pipe corrosion /

Fail 9 May 2015 104,029 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE= n/s/r pad worn very low

slight play in o/s wheel / brake pipe corrosion /

Pass 1 May 2014 90,031 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads worn

Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,031 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 May 2013 76,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 59,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre has uneven tyre wear

Pass 12 May 2011 35,033 miles

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,058 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,376 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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WR06 VXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WR06 VXG, 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 WR06 VXG registered?

WR06 VXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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