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WU06 WPZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,208 mi
Last recorded118,208 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 118,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2026 117,942 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 117,940 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 116,488 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 116,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 113,774 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2024 113,661 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2023 105,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated **Borderline** (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated **Borderline** (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2022 83,784 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2022 83,784 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2021 76,324 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes light corrosion

Rear discs slightly pitted

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 73,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

anti slip brake pedal rubber slight wearing worn

Fail 22 May 2019 73,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

anti slip brake pedal rubber slight wearing worn

Pass 3 May 2018 70,153 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,232 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing worn on outer edge(just start)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

engine oil slightly low level

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,293 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 51,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads getting low & discs worn

Fail 24 Oct 2012 35,557 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads getting low & discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,055 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,650 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,560 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 WPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU06 WPZ, 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 WU06 WPZ registered?

WU06 WPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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