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WU06 STZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,509 mi
Last recorded124,509 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 STZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,509 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 124,509 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 120,284 miles

Fuel tank filler neck corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 118,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front inner suspension bushes worn

Fail 3 Oct 2022 118,174 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front inner suspension bushes worn

Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,758 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 114,010 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 114,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,386 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 108,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,184 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breather ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,792 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 15 Oct 2015 99,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,162 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 95,162 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,510 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,324 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 66,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,509 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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WU06 STZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU06 STZ, 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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How do I check the history of WU06 STZ?

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What year was WU06 STZ registered?

WU06 STZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is WU06 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 STZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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